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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was unveiled about the same time to the W380 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH20 matches up vs the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W380

 FH20 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FH20

 W380 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W380

 FH20 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH20 and the W380.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and W380.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Sony W380
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Sony W380
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Sony W380
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.39 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $44