Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and FH8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P330 was launched 14 months after the FH8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the P330 matches up versus the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the P330 and the FH8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and FH8.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P330 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.