Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FX78

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FX78, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 17 months after the FX78 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX260 HS matches up against the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FX78.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FX78 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and FX78.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX260 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.