Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic SZ10

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 3 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX260 HS grades versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer 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 SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.