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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP5 scores versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony W330

 FP5 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FP5

 W330 FP5 

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony W330

 FP5 W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 compared to the W330.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and W330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher FP5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony W330
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (260 per charge)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Sony W330 Travel photography info
65
good battery pack (260 per charge)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
40
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (260 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
30
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $170