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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured very close to the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the FP3 scores vs the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony W380

 FP3 W380 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Panasonic FP3

 W380 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony W380

 FP3 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FP3 vs the W380.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and W380.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony W380
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony W380
60
features touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony W380
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony W380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $182 $44