Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 6 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX260 HS grades against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and ZS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.