Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A560

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the ZS7 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ZS7 was unveiled 11 months later than the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS7 grades against the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS7 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS7 compared to the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS7 and A560 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and A560.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A560 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.