Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured 8 months after the ZS15 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS grades vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS15.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.