Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has external 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX230 HS against the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and LF1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX230 HS includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.