Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was unveiled 19 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 330 HS scores vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS compared to the ZS7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 330 HS and ZS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 330 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.