Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W330

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH27 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 FH27 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was launched 13 months later than the W330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FH27 matches up against the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 vs the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH27 and W330.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH27 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.