Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ40

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 13 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX230 HS scores vs the FZ40 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the FZ40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and FZ40.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.