Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 5 years earlier than the FZ300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX230 HS scores versus the FZ300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions 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 FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and FZ300.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.