Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS30

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the TS30 with regard 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-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS has 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) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS and the TS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and TS30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.