Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A560

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and A560 (14MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was brought out 6 years after the A560 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ80 scores vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and A560 is 63 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.