Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was introduced 11 months earlier than the ZS40 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 330 HS matches up versus the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS40.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 330 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.