Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony A380

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony A380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 5 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ300 matches up vs the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ300 vs the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and A380 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and A380.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ300 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A380 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.