Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 5 months after the FH8 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and FH8.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.