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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic FX48

 ELPH 330 HS FX48 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 FX48 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FX48

 ELPH 330 HS FX48 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic FX48 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the FX48.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and FX48.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
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offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as IXUS 255 HS Lumix DMC-FX40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $325