Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A560, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the FP7 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was unveiled 5 months after the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP7 matches up versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP7 vs the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FP7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.