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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years after the TS2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic TS2

 ELPH 330 HS TS2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TS2 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS2

 ELPH 330 HS TS2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has external 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 TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic TS2 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 dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS versus the TS2.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and TS2.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
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has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS2
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $350