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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX1

 FP1 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX1 FP1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX1

 FP1 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP1
Street photography with Sony TX1
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (151g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
31
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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