Panasonic G1 vs Sony A330

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A330, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is pretty close but the G1 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was introduced 3 months before the A330 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the G1 grades versus the A330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic G1 vs Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 compared to the A330.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and A330 is 82 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and A330.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G1 will result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.