Panasonic G10 vs Canon SX280 HS

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Panasonic G10 vs Canon SX280 HS

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G10 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX280 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX280 HS.

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Differences

Panasonic G10 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

380 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Panasonic G10

Less expensive
$330 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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 74 mm
Thinner
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic G10.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G2

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G2

$600
4/3

Less expensive

$800
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G2

Canon SX280 HS

Panasonic G2

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$800
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic G2

Compared to Nikon S9100

Panasonic G10

Nikon S9100

$600
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G10 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

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Panasonic G10

Canon SX260 HS

$600
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G10 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

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G5

$600
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$500
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G5

Canon SX280 HS

Panasonic G5

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G10

Panasonic G6

$600
4/3

Bigger pixels

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic G6

Canon SX280 HS

Panasonic G6

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic G6

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