Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH22

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FH22, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 19 months after the FH22 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS scores against the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FH22 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS and the FH22.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and FH22 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FH22.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.