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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 330 HS
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic ZR3

 ELPH 330 HS ZR3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 ZR3 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZR3

 ELPH 330 HS ZR3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides outer 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 ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the ZR3.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and ZR3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 330 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
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provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
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flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS Lumix DMC-ZX3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 144g (0.32 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery 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 1 1
Launch price $179 $280