Panasonic LX100 vs Sony A560

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 and Sony A560, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was brought out 4 years after the A560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX100 scores versus the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 has outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 against the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and A560 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and A560.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A560 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LX100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.