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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350

Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Sony A350

 GH1 A350 
ReleasedJuly 2009June 2008More recent by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Panasonic GH1

 A350 GH1 

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Sony A350

 GH1 A350 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and A350 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Sony A350
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography advice
Sony A350 Sports photography advice
33
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (320 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (674g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
Landscape photography with Sony A350
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging info
Sony A350 Vlogging info
72
screen is selfie friendly
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Panasonic GH1 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Sony A350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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