Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W560

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched at a similar time to the W560 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH2 scores versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH2 versus the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to take the age of the products into consideration.