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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was introduced 6 months before the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP1 grades versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony TX9

 FP1 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FP1

 TX9 FP1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX9

 FP1 TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 has got outside 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) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP1 compared to the TX9.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and TX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Sony TX9
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
Vlogging with Sony TX9
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competitors (149g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 151g (0.33 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $153 $799