Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was unveiled 19 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic ZS35
SX260 HS | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX260 HS
ZS35 | SX260 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS35
SX260 HS | ZS35 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS and the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and ZS35.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery type | 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 release | $349 | $300 |