Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 15 months earlier than the LX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and LX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX230 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX230 HS will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.