Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS25

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 7 months before the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the TS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS provides outer dimensions 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 TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS versus the TS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and TS25.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.