Panasonic G2 vs Sony A560

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic G2 and Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was revealed within a month of the A560 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the G2 matches up against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 and Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G2 compared to the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and A560 is 72 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and A560.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A560 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.