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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 19 months later than the FH1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic FH1

 SX230 HS FH1 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Canon SX230 HS

 FH1 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FH1

 SX230 HS FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external 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) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the FH1.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and FH1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX230 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
34
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FH1
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $150