Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH6

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 5 months before the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up against the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the FH6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and FH6.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.