Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH20

Lets examine more closely at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 3 years after the FH20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the FH20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and FH20.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.