Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP1 was revealed 12 months before the TX100V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP1 grades versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX100V
| FP1 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FP1
| TX100V | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX100V
| FP1 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FP1 and the TX100V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and TX100V.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $153 | $380 |
