Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 3 years before the ZS35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS matches up against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS and the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and ZS35.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.