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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 15 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 330 HS 3D1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013November 2011More modern by 15 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 3D1 ELPH 330 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic 3D1

 ELPH 330 HS 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the 3D1.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and 3D1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
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includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
35
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also Known as IXUS 255 HS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 220 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $670