Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon SX280 HS

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Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon SX280 HS

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
27.00mm - 486.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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See real-world photos taken with the SX280 HS.

Succeeded by the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 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
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
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

470 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Less expensive
$330 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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 88 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
233g vs 424g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
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 Fujifilm S8100fd

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Fujifilm S8100fd

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
HDMI out

$399
1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Canon SX280 HS

Fujifilm S8100fd

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$399
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Olympus SP-565UZ

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Olympus SP-565UZ

$400
1/2.33 inch

HDMI out
More pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Hot shoe
Bulb shutter

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Canon SX280 HS

Olympus SP-565UZ

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Pentax X70

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Pentax X70

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Pentax X70

Canon SX280 HS

Pentax X70

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Nikon S9100

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon S9100

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs 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

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Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Canon SX260 HS

$400
1/2.33 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$480
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs 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

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