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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Renewed by Sony A35
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Sony A33

 GH5S A33 
ReleasedJanuary 2018August 2010Fresher by 90 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Panasonic GH5S

 A33 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Sony A33

 GH5S A33 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Sony A33 Street photography info
68
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Sony A33
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
no phase detect AF
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Sony A33
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Sony A33 Vlogging advice
68
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Sony A33
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Sony SLT-A33
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-01-08 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
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
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Launch pricing $2,498 $230