• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W330 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX700

  • Less expensive
    $169 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.60 vs 2.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 24 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 175g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 15 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic DMC-FX700 advantages over Sony DSC-W330

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.2 vs f/2.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.35 vs 0.59 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax P80

Sony DSC-W330
Pentax P80
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Pentax P80

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Pentax P80
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX700 vs Pentax P80

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX75

Sony DSC-W330
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX700 vs Panasonic DMC-FX75

Compared to Sony DSC-W530

Sony DSC-W330
Sony DSC-W530
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Sony DSC-W530

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Sony DSC-W530
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX700 vs Sony DSC-W530

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Sony DSC-W330
Sony DSC-W560
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Sony DSC-W560

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Sony DSC-W560
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX700 vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Canon ELPH 500 HS

Sony DSC-W330
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Canon ELPH 500 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX700
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $204
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Less shutter lag
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX700 vs Canon ELPH 500 HS

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