Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS10

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the ZS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.