Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was brought out 2 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX230 HS scores versus the LX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and LX3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and LX3.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX230 HS will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.