Panasonic FS7 vs Sony W380

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and W380 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and W380 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was introduced 11 months before the W380 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS7 scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 has outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the W380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and W380.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W380 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.