Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 23 months later than the FZ100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS grades against the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and FZ100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.