Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched March 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P310
- Replacement is Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and FH1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The P330 was revealed 3 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P330 matches up versus the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic FH1
P330 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 39 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon P330
FH1 | P330 |
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Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH1
P330 | FH1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 and the FH1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and FH1.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The P330 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The newer P330 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-04 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) | 163 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $150 |