Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A33, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was brought out 7 years later than the A33 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH5S matches up against the A33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH5S against the A33.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and A33.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A33 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger GH5S provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.