Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon P330 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The P330 was manufactured 14 months after the FH6 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P330 scores vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P330 compared to the FH6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P330 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and FH6.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent P330 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.