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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony W330, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and W330 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and W330 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was unveiled 8 years later than the W330 and that 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the GH5S scores versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony W330

 GH5S W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2010More recent by 98 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic GH5S

 W330 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony W330

 GH5S W330 

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Sony W330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S and the W330.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and W330 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and W330.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W330 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Sony W330
62
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Sony W330 Sports photography info
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony W330
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Sony W330 Vlogging advice
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 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, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $2,498 $170