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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 4 years after the FS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic FS25

 ELPH 330 HS FS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 FS25 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FS25

 ELPH 330 HS FS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features external measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the FS25.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and FS25.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FS25
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also called as IXUS 255 HS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $230