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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was manufactured 3 months later than the A330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FP8 matches up against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony A330

 FP8 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic FP8

 A330 FP8 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony A330

 FP8 A330 
ReleasedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 versus the A330.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and A330.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FP8 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FP8 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A330 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
Sony A330 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
Sony A330 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A330 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A330 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-27 2009-05-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 images
Battery style - 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 card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $545