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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 19 months earlier than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP1 scores versus the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX10

 FP1 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX10 FP1 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
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Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX10

 FP1 TX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP1 versus the TX10.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and TX10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (151 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
Sony TX10 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (151g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (151g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $153 $309