Panasonic ZR3 vs Sony A560

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the ZR3 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZR3 was brought out 7 months before the A560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZR3 matches up against the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZR3 and Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZR3 against the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZR3 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and A560.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The ZR3 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older ZR3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.