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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
Panasonic LX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic LX7

 ELPH 330 HS LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 LX7 ELPH 330 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LX7

 ELPH 330 HS LX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography information
Panasonic LX7 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (330 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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good battery (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors (298 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (298g)
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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