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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced at a similar time to the W380 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP2 matches up versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W380

 FP2 W380 

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FP2

 W380 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W380

 FP2 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the W380.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and W380.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony W380
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony W380
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $44