Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 7 months earlier than the ZS25 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS against the ZS25.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and ZS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.