Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W330
FH25 | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH25
W330 | FH25 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W330
FH25 | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |