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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH1 was revealed within a month of the W330 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH1 matches up versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony W330

 FH1 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH1

 W330 FH1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony W330

 FH1 W330 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 and the W330.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W330.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W330 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony W330
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $170