Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 13 months before the TS5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX260 HS scores against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has outside dimensions 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS vs the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and TS5 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and TS5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.