Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A560

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FH27 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The FH27 was unveiled 5 months after the A560 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FH27 scores against the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FH27 versus the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and A560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH27 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH27 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.