Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TF1

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TF1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 4 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FP1 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.