Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ40

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 23 months after the FZ40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS versus the FZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and FZ40.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.