Panasonic GF3X vs Canon SX280 HS

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Panasonic GF3X vs Canon SX280 HS

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GF3X 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 GF3X advantages over Canon SX280 HS

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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

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

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Panasonic GF3X

Less expensive
$330 vs $750 (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
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video

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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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 Panasonic GF2

Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF2

$750
4/3

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$617
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Panasonic GF2

Canon SX280 HS

Panasonic GF2

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$617
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic GF2

Compared to Nikon S9100

Panasonic GF3X

Nikon S9100

$750
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF3X 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 Olympus E-PM1

Panasonic GF3X

Olympus E-PM1

$750
4/3

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$500
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Olympus E-PM1

Canon SX280 HS

Olympus E-PM1

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$500
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Olympus E-PM1

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Panasonic GF3X

Canon SX260 HS

$750
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$480
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GF3X 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 GF5

Panasonic GF3X

Panasonic GF5

$750
4/3

$450
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

Compare Panasonic GF3X vs Panasonic GF5

Canon SX280 HS

Panasonic GF5

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$450
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Panasonic GF5

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