Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A560

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively close but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH20 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH20 scores vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH20 compared to the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and A560.

All in all, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FH20 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FH20 will be behind in sensor technology.