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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Succeeded the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the FH7 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FH7 scores versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony A380

 FH7 A380 
RevealedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FH7

 A380 FH7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A380

 FH7 A380 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH7 compared to the A380.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and A380.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FH7 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger FH7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Sony A380 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony A380
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-09-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 260 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $149 $899