Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 23 months before the TS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up vs the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic TS30
ELPH 330 HS | TS30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
TS30 | ELPH 330 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS30
ELPH 330 HS | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the TS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and TS30.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ELPH 330 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
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 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 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $179 | $180 |