Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the ZS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and ZS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon SX230 HS will produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.