Panasonic GF5 vs Sony A330

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF5 and Sony A330, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was launched 2 years after the A330 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF5 matches up against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A330 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF5 and Sony A330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF5 and the A330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and A330 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and A330.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GF5 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger GF5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.