Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months later than the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS and the FH5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and FH5.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.