Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was unveiled 17 months after the ZS10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX260 HS matches up against the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS and the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and ZS10.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX260 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.