Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 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
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the GX850 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 330 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic GX850
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
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Revealed | January 2017 | January 2013 | Newer by 47 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 461k | Crisper screen (+579k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic GX850
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic GX850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the GX850.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and GX850.
As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 255 HS | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lbs) | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 210 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $548 |