Panasonic LF1 vs Sony A330

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic LF1 and Sony A330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is very close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and A330 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was released 4 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LF1 grades versus the A330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LF1 versus the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and A330.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger LF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.