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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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 FH25 vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W330

 FH25 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH25

 W330 FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W330

 FH25 W330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Sony W330
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony W330 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Sony W330
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal 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 size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $170