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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FH25 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH25 was released 17 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 grades versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony A380

 FH25 A380 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FH25

 A380 FH25 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony A380

 FH25 A380 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 has outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 vs the A380.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and A380.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH25 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH25 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FH25 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony A380 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
Sony A380 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low battery life (500 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 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 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 519 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 250 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 One One
Pricing at release $180 $899