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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 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 TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very similar but the FP1 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The FP1 was announced at a similar time to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FP1 scores vs the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX5

 FP1 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX5 FP1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX5

 FP1 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 compared to the TX5.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FP1 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
Sony TX5 Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
weather proof
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Sony TX5 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $153 $239