Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FX90

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 18 months after the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer measurements 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 FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the FX90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and FX90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.