Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A560

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was unveiled 18 months after the A560 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS4 matches up vs the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 and the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and A560.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS4 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A560 will produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.