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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic LS5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic LS5

 ELPH 330 HS LS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 LS5 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LS5

 ELPH 330 HS LS5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography info
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LS5
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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