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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 SX230 HS SZ8 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Canon SX230 HS

					

					

						
 SZ8 SX230 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011Fresher by 30 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic SZ8

					

					

						
 SX230 HS SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the SZ8.
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SZ8.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX230 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 you can focus manually
 has face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (223 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography advice
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 long zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (3.0 fps)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 lighter than average in class (223g)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long zoom (392mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (288mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (223 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone jack
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (159g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic SZ8
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 grams (0.49 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $275