Panasonic S1 vs Sony A560

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic S1 vs Sony A560, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was brought out 8 years later than the A560 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1 grades against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 provides physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1 compared to the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and A560 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and A560.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.