Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic FZ80

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the FZ80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and FZ80.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.