Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic FH25
ELPH 330 HS | FH25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
FH25 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FH25
ELPH 330 HS | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the FH25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and FH25.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 5 | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $180 |