Canon SX260 HS vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and ZS50.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.