Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

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Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic FZ70

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ70 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the FZ70.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ80
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Differences

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Panasonic FZ70

Less expensive
$330 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
32 mm vs 118 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
233g vs 606g
Lighter weight
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 FZ70 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 500 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
20 mm vs 25 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX280 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SX280 HS First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic FZ70 Shooter's Report

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 FZ70

Nikon S9100

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ70 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 FZ70

Panasonic ZS15

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$273
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ70 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 FZ70

Canon SX260 HS

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$480
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Canon SX280 HS

Samsung WB2200F

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70

Samsung WB2200F

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$675
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Canon SX280 HS

Olympus SP-100

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

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