Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LZ20

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 12 months before the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS offers 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) and the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS and the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.