Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was brought out 13 months later than the W330 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH2 scores against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with 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") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH2 compared to the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W330.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent FH2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.