Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS20

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 5 months after the TS20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and TS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.