Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was manufactured around the same time to the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the ZS30 in regards 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-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS features exterior dimensions 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 ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS30.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.