Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

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.