Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and FH5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P330 matches up vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the P330 and the FH5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P330 and FH5.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P330 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH5 will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.