• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W330 advantages over Panasonic LZ30

  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    128g vs 558g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic LZ30 advantages over Sony DSC-W330

  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 LZ30
Pentax P80
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80

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 LZ30
Sony DSC-W530
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic LZ30 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 LZ30
Sony DSC-W560
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Sony DSC-W330
Fujifilm S4500
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Fujifilm S4500

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S4500
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Sony H300

Sony DSC-W330
Sony H300
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-W330 vs Sony H300

Panasonic LZ30
Sony H300
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H300

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