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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 255 HS
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 330 HS was revealed at a similar time to the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic ZS25

 ELPH 330 HS ZS25 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS

 ZS25 ELPH 330 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS25

 ELPH 330 HS ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features outside measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the ZS25.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS25.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 330 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 330 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS25
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as IXUS 255 HS Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 260 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $300