Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A380Lumix DMC-LX7
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A390 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      MSRP£449
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12803968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.4 - 2.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 1008.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      DxO Low Light ISO614147
      DxO Color Depth22.620.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.811.7
      DxO Overall Score6750
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 3.1 x 3"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Battery PackNP-FH50
      Battery Life500 shots330 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
      Orientation Sensor


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