Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH27

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 7 months later than the FH27 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS against the FH27.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and FH27.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.