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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX230 HS scores against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic FX580

 SX230 HS FX580 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Canon SX230 HS

 FX580 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FX580

 SX230 HS FX580 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the FX580.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FX580 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FX580.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (223g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FX580
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-27
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $499