Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the SZ8 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the SZ8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and SZ8.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.