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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX260 HS was revealed 18 months earlier than the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic LF1

          

          

            
 SX260 HS LF1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon SX260 HS

          

          

            
 LF1 SX260 HS 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic LF1

          

          

            
 SX260 HS LF1 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the LF1.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and LF1.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

            Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
42
 you can focus manually
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (231 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
36
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (230 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
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 lighter than others in class (231g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (230 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery pack (230 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (231 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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 really wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 230 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $349 $500