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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A330, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was announced 8 months later than the A330 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP2 grades vs the A330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A330

 FP2 A330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic FP2

 A330 FP2 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A330

 FP2 A330 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the A330.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and A330.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FP2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Sony A330 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (151g)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A330 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography information
Sony A330 Travel photography information
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-05-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
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 Overall 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $545