Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A380
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
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Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the FS25 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe FS25 was revealed 6 months before the A380 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 matches up versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony A380
| FS25 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FS25
| A380 | FS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A380
| FS25 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 and Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 vs the A380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and A380.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS25 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2009-01-27 | 2009-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) | 519 grams (1.14 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots |
| Type of battery | - | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $230 | $899 |
