Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the ELPH 330 HS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 330 HS having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 330 HS will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.