Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FH8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 5 months prior to the FH8 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS scores against the FH8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the FH8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FH8.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively.