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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FP1 grades against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX66

 FP1 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX66 FP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX66

 FP1 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP1 against the TX66.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP1 and TX66.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony TX66
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (250 shots)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 151g (0.33 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
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 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $153 $350