Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has outside measurements 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 LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS and the LZ40.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and LZ40.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.