Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR1

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with exterior 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 ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and ZR1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.