Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony A560

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS25 was launched 2 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS25 matches up vs the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS25 against the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS25 and A560.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS25 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS25 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS25 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.