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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 18 months after the FH25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic FH25

 SX260 HS FH25 
RevealedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 18 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon SX260 HS

 FH25 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH25

 SX260 HS FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS vs the FH25.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and FH25.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH25 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX260 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
37
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competitors (231g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 250 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $180