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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close but the P330 (1/1.7") and FH20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was launched 3 years after the FH20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P330 matches up vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic FH20

 P330 FH20 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2010More modern by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon P330

 FH20 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH20

 P330 FH20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P330 has external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the P330 against the FH20.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and FH20.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH20 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography details
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH20
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix P330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.44 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $179