Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic FZ47

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced very close to the FZ47 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX230 HS scores versus the FZ47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic FZ47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS vs the FZ47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and FZ47 is 91 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and FZ47.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration.