Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS8

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX280 HS versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 21 months later than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS grades versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS and the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and ZS8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.