Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was brought out 2 years after the FH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the P330 scores against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P330 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 compared to the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and FH2.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher P330 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.