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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 13 months after the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic TS4

 ELPH 330 HS TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 TS4 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS4

 ELPH 330 HS TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS against the TS4.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and TS4.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 330 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as IXUS 255 HS Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 5 Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 310 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $399