Panasonic G100 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 grades versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 and Sony A560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and A560 is 81 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and A560.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.