Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony W560

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was released 19 months after the W560 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ5 matches up against the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ5 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ5 vs the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and W560.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.