Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A560

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A560, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A560 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was brought out 16 months before the A560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS42 grades against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having 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 choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 vs the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and A560.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A560 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.