Panasonic G9 vs Sony W330

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 vs Sony W330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and W330 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was unveiled 7 years later than the W330 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 grades against the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 compared to the W330.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and W330 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and W330.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.