Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic FS25
ELPH 330 HS | FS25 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
FS25 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FS25
ELPH 330 HS | FS25 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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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 |