Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic SZ5

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 7 months later than the SZ5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the SZ5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the SZ5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and SZ5.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.