Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A560

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A560, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the FP8 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was released 13 months earlier than the A560 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FP8 grades versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FP8 and the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and A560.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FP8 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A560 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.