Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330
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36 Features
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FP2 was released very close to the W330 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP2 grades vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W330
FP2 | W330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FP2
W330 | FP2 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W330
FP2 | W330 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP2 compared to the W330.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W330.
As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $80 | $170 |