Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP1 was introduced 6 months later than the TX1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP1 grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX1
FP1 | TX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FP1
TX1 | FP1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX1
FP1 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 and the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and TX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP1 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $153 | $350 |