Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W380

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out about the same time to the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH1 scores against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH1 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 against the W380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and W380.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W380 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.