Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 13 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH25 scores vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH25 and the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and W330.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have a benefit in sensor technology.