Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony W380
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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FH20
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Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony W380
FH20 | W380 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |