Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 7 months prior to the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS and the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SZ3 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.