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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
  • Announced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 7 months prior to the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX260 HS scores against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SX260 HS ZS30 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 ZS30 SX260 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SX260 HS ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS against the ZS30.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
37
 you can focus manually
 includes face detection focus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (198g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX260 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (230 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
46
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
61
 lighter than competition (231g)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (198g)
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
41
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (230 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (231g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone support
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS30
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-06-04 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $349 $250