Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX10
FP1 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP1
TX10 | FP1 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX10
FP1 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |