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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A380, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FP7 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP7 was released 17 months later than the A380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP7 matches up against the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony A380

 FP7 A380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FP7

 A380 FP7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony A380

 FP7 A380 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP7 versus the A380.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and A380.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FP7 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent FP7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
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bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging details
Sony A380 Vlogging details
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147g)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony A380
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format 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 147 grams (0.32 lbs) 519 grams (1.14 lbs)
Physical 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 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 240 pictures 500 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack 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 1 1
Launch cost $227 $899