Panasonic G100 vs Sony A33

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic G100 vs Sony A33, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was introduced 9 years after the A33 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G100 matches up against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G100 compared to the A33.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and A33 is 81 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A33.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic G100 will result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.