Panasonic G6 vs Sony A330

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G6 and Sony A330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was introduced 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G6 grades against the A330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 against the A330.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and A330 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and A330.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.