Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH22, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 2 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the FH22 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got 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) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FH22.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and FH22.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.