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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was announced about the same time to the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH22 grades against the W380 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony W380

 FH22 W380 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FH22

 W380 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W380

 FH22 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 and the W380.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and W380.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography features
Sony W380 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Sony W380
67
has focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $44