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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Sony W330
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony W330

 FH7 W330 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 21 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FH7

 W330 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony W330

 FH7 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
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