Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony W560, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the ZS100 (1") and W560 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS100 was launched 5 years after the W560 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS100 matches up against the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 versus the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS100 and W560 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and W560.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS100 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.