Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS/Canon-ELPH-330-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 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
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched November 2008
- Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.
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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 4 years after the LX3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic LX3
ELPH 330 HS | LX3 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
LX3 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LX3
ELPH 330 HS | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with exterior 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 LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the LX3.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and LX3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and LX3.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 330 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-330-HS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2008-11-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $179 | $449 |