Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FX90

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was revealed 19 months after the FX90 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P330 matches up against the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P330 versus the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The P330 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern P330 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.