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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
30
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 2 years after the FZ28 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX230 HS scores against the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic FZ28

 SX230 HS FZ28 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon SX230 HS

 FZ28 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ28

 SX230 HS FZ28 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll 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") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the FZ28.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and FZ28 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and FZ28.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (223 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX230 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 417 grams (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $599