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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was released 18 months before the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP1 matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX55

 FP1 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX55 FP1 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX55

 FP1 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP1 and the TX55.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and TX55.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery (250 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $153 $350