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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was released 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP2 matches up versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TF1

 FP2 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FP2

 TF1 FP2 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TF1

 FP2 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the TF1.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TF1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TF1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (151g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Sony TF1
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
32
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (151g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $266