Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 13 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH5 grades vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FH5 vs the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and W330.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH5 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger FH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.