Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Photography Glossary Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH20 was released 5 months later than the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FH20 grades against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony A380
| FH20 | A380 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FH20
| A380 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony A380
| FH20 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FH20 versus the A380.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH20 and A380.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The FH20 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 519 grams (1.14 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $179 | $899 |