Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 2 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH6 matches up versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH6 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 vs the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and W330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent FH6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.