Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A380
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX75 was manufactured 10 months later than the A380 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FX75 grades versus the A380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony A380
| FX75 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Panasonic FX75
| A380 | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony A380
| FX75 | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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).
Check the Panasonic FX75 versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX75 versus the A380.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and A380.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FX75 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The younger FX75 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | 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 surface 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 519 gr (1.14 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 500 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $139 | $899 |