Panasonic FH6 vs Sony A380

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Sony A380 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.