Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W330, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and W330 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and W330 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was brought out 9 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R matches up against the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R provides physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1R vs the W330.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and W330 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will show extra detail having its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.