Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was announced 19 months later than the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P330 grades versus the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. 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 FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P330 versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P330 against the FH7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and FH7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P330 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH7 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P330 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.