Canon SX230 HS vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 14 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS offers 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 ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX230 HS and Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the ZS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and ZS5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.