Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A560

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the FH7 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH7 was released 13 months after the A560 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 matches up vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 vs the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and A560.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FH7 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.