Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH7

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was launched 17 months after the FH7 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers external 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) while the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the FH7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and FH7.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.