Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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 FH7 vs Sony W330 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FH7 was manufactured 21 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH7 matches up vs the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W330
FH7 | W330 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 21 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH7
W330 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W330
FH7 | W330 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions 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 FH7 vs Sony W330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH7 vs the W330.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and W330.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-09-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $149 | $170 |