Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W560

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and W560 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was launched 20 months before the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS42 scores vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FS42 compared to the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and W560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS42 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony W560 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.