Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 4 months after the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades versus the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic LX7
ELPH 330 HS | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
LX7 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LX7
ELPH 330 HS | LX7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | October 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the LX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and LX7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 330 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 255 HS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 pounds) | 298 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $400 |