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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH25 was revealed 13 months later than the W380 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH25 grades against the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W380

 FH25 W380 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FH25

 W380 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W380

 FH25 W380 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH25 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH25 vs the W380.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH25 and W380.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
Sony W380 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
Sony W380 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest 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 sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $44