Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic LX100 and Canon ELPH 330 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LX100 has external dimensions of 115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17″) and weighs 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz) (including batteries). Canon ELPH 330 HS has external dimensions of 97 x 56 x 23 mm (3.82 x 2.2 x 0.91″) and weighs 144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LX100 and the Canon ELPH 330 HS. Canon ELPH 330 HS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 32mm thinner than Panasonic LX100.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic LX100 and Canon ELPH 330 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LX100 and Canon ELPH 330 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon ELPH 330 HS is significantly lighter (249g ) than the Panasonic LX100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS (IXUS 255 HS) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LX100 and Canon ELPH 330 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.