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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and FH10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was announced 2 months after the FH10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P330 scores against the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic FH10

 P330 FH10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon P330

 FH10 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH10

 P330 FH10 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 features external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P330 against the FH10.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and FH10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
42
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography details
Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
61
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
36
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix P330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2013-01-07
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 surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $110