Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W330

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 13 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP7 grades against the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has proportions 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 change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 vs the W330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W330.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FP7 provides an edge in sensor tech.