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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Sony A330
(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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A300
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A330, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was manufactured 8 years after the A330 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5S scores vs the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A330

 GH5S A330 
LaunchedJanuary 2018May 2009Newer by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A330 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A330

 GH5S A330 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S vs the A330.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and A330 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and A330.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GH5S has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more recent GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography advice
Sony A330 Portrait photography advice
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Sony A330 Sports photography features
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony A330
61
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
44
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-01-08 2009-05-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 529 gr (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 images 230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,498 $545