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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH22 was released within a month of the W330 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH22 matches up vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W330

 FH22 W330 
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH22

 W330 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W330

 FH22 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FH22 versus the W330.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W330.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Sony W330
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
67
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $170