Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LZ30

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 17 months prior to the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS scores vs the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and LZ30.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.