Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ELPH 330 HS was announced 19 months after the LS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic LS5
ELPH 330 HS | LS5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
LS5 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LS5
ELPH 330 HS | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outer 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the LS5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and LS5.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 160 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-4L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $179 | $294 |