Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Updated by Panasonic GH2
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released June 2008
- Updated by Sony A380
Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A350, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe GH1 was unveiled 14 months later than the A350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH1 scores vs the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Sony A350
GH1 | A350 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | June 2008 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic GH1
A350 | GH1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A350
GH1 | A350 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH1 features external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH1 vs the A350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and A350 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and A350.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A350 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GH1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-07-10 | 2008-06-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | AVCHD | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 772 | 595 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $949 | $600 |