Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 4 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the FZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FZ300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.