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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 3 years before the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP1 matches up against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 TX20 FP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX20

		

		

			
 FP1 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX20 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).
Compare the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP1 and the TX20.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TX20.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX20 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
21
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Sony TX20 Street photography advice
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition (151g)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
50
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (151g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery power (250 per charge)
 environment sealing
 boasts touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
52
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 good battery power (250 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Sony TX20 Vlogging factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (151g)
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
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 One One
Launch pricing $153 $330