Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX66

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

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.

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

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.