Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A560

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the ZS8 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS8 was released 11 months later than the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS8 scores versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS8 against the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and A560 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and A560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS8 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The younger ZS8 will have an advantage in sensor technology.