Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FX48

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and FX48 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The P330 was unveiled 4 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P330 grades versus the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 has outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 against the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and FX48.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The P330 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern P330 will have an edge in sensor technology.