Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6
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![Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS/Canon-SX260-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX260 HS was released 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic TS6
SX260 HS | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon SX260 HS
TS6 | SX260 HS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic TS6
SX260 HS | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior 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 TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS against the TS6.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and TS6.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX260-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-06-04 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 370 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $300 |