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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony W330

 S1R W330 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic S1R

 W330 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony W330

 S1R W330 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
87
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Sony W330 Sports photography information
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony W330
60
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count high (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than average in class (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Sony W330
32
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $3,698 $170