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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony A330, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was revealed 8 years after the A330 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX9 grades versus the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Sony A330

 GX9 A330 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2009Newer by 107 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Panasonic GX9

 A330 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Sony A330

 GX9 A330 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX9 versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX9 against the A330.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and A330 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and A330.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX9 will give more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A330 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography advice
Sony A330 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A330 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
71
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Sony A330 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (260 shots)
54
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
Sony A330 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GX9 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Sony A330
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-13 2009-05-18
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 529g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 535
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $545