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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX260 HS ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX260 HS

 ZS35 SX260 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2012More recent by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX260 HS ZS35 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others in class (231g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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