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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and A330 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was announced 20 months later than the A330 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP5 scores versus the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A330

 FP5 A330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic FP5

 A330 FP5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A330

 FP5 A330 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP5 against the A330.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and A330.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP5 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FP5 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FP5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony A330
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (260 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony A330
65
good battery (260 CIPA)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
40
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Sony A330
30
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-05-18
Physical type 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $545