Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled at a similar time to the SZ3 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic SZ3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and SZ3.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.