Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W380

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 13 months later than the W380 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH2 versus the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and W380.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer FH2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.