Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FP1 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was announced 8 months after the A330 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FP1 grades against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony A330
FP1 | A330 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic FP1
A330 | FP1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony A330
FP1 | A330 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 versus the A330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and A330.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP1 will resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FP1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $153 | $545 |