Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic 3D1
ELPH 330 HS | 3D1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
3D1 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | |
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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 |