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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon P310
  • Newer Model is Nikon P340
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was introduced 3 years later than the FH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P330 matches up vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic FH3

 P330 FH3 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon P330

 FH3 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH3

 P330 FH3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P330 compared to the FH3.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and FH3.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH3 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher P330 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P330
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
42
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography features
Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging info
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix P330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-04 2010-01-06
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $160