Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 4 months before the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS vs the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and LX7.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX260 HS will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.