Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LX5

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic LX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was released 4 months prior to the LX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS grades against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS against the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and LX5 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and LX5.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX230 HS will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.