Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 12 months before the FZ200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS grades vs the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the FZ200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FZ200.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.