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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the FH6 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FH6 was unveiled 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH6 matches up versus the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony A380

 FH6 A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FH6

 A380 FH6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A380

 FH6 A380 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH6 vs the A380.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH6 and A380.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The FH6 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder. The newer FH6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony A380
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
71
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
53
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony A380
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging advice
Sony A380 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 519g (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $129 $899