Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony W560

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was manufactured 4 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS50 matches up against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS50 against the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and W560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W560 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.