Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7
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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is IXUS 255 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
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").

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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 330 HS over the Panasonic ZS7
ELPH 330 HS | ZS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Canon ELPH 330 HS
ZS7 | ELPH 330 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic ZS7
ELPH 330 HS | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | IXUS 255 HS | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 5 | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 56 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $350 |