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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 19 months prior to the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 scores versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX10

 FP2 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP2

 TX10 FP2 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX10

 FP2 TX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 against the TX10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX10 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.33 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $309