Panasonic FP8 vs Sony W330

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was released 5 months earlier than the W330 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FP8 grades versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FP8 and the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and W330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W330 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.