Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 144g - 97 x 56 x 23mm
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was released at a similar time to the TS25 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic TS25
ELPH 330 HS | TS25 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
TS25 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS25
ELPH 330 HS | TS25 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the TS25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and TS25.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 |
Also Known as | IXUS 255 HS | Lumix DMC-FT25 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) | 144 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 250 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $179 | $180 |