Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A380
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
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Here is a extended review of the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A380, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FP5 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was released 17 months later than the A380 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP5 grades versus the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony A380
| FP5 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FP5
| A380 | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony A380
| FP5 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the A380.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and A380.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FP5 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The newer FP5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 519 gr (1.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $199 | $899 |