Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 4 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX230 HS matches up against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external measurements 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX230 HS versus Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS against the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ZS45 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and ZS45.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS45 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.