Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic F5

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 17 months before the F5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades against the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the F5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and F5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.