Panasonic F5 vs Sony W330

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 3 years after the W330 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F5 grades against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic F5 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F5 compared to the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and W330.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger F5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.