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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W330
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled at a similar time to the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP3 grades vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W330

 FP3 W330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FP3

 W330 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W330

 FP3 W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 versus the W330.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W330.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Sony W330 Travel photography information
60
includes touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $182 $170