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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 7 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX230 HS scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 SX230 HS S1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon SX230 HS

					

					

						
 S1 SX230 HS 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic S1

					

					

						
 SX230 HS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S1.
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S1.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
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 manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (117 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition in class (223g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (392mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than average (117 grams)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (117g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone jack
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $269