Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Announced January 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was launched 19 months earlier than the LZ40 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS grades vs the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic LZ40
SX260 HS | LZ40 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon SX260 HS
LZ40 | SX260 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic LZ40
SX260 HS | LZ40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features physical 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 LZ40 has specifications of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the LZ40.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and LZ40.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-06-04 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 22-924mm (42.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 pounds) | 524g (1.16 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $349 | $219 |