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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the FP2 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FP2 was released 5 months later than the A380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 scores against the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony A380

 FP2 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FP2

 A380 FP2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony A380

 FP2 A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FP2 and the A380.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and A380.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The FP2 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF harder.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A380 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony A380
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (151g)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 500 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $80 $899