Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS3

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon ELPH 330 HS versus Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was revealed 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS comes with outside dimensions 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 ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS and the ZS3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS3.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 330 HS to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 330 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.