Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 24 months after the FZ35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and FZ35.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX260 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.