• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS
Nikon S9100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon S9100
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic ZS15
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS15
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS15

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX260 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Panasonic ZS35
Canon SX260 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Sony HX20V

Canon SX280 HS
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

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