Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FX75

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FX75, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 14 months after the FX75 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX230 HS scores vs the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the FX75.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FX75.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX75 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.