Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Released June 2020
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Replaced the Sony A300
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G100 and Sony A330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G100 was released 11 years later than the A330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G100 scores vs the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony A330
G100 | A330 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | May 2009 | Fresher by 136 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic G100
A330 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony A330
G100 | A330 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G100 and Sony A330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 against the A330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A330 is 81 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and A330.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic G100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony A330 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2020-06-24 | 2009-05-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x1920 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 529 grams (1.17 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 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 | 270 shots | 230 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $698 | $545 |