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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was launched 12 months earlier than the TX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP2 grades versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX100V

 FP2 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FP2

 TX100V FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX100V

 FP2 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 and the TX100V.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX100V to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX100V Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony TX100V
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $80 $380