Panasonic FH3 vs Sony A330

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was manufactured 8 months after the A330 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH3 matches up versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 features external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH3 and the A330.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH3 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH3 and A330.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH3 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent FH3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.