Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
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The following is a complete review of the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FP2 grades against the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX200V
| FP2 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FP2
| TX200V | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX200V
| FP2 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 has outer 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP2 against the TX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
| 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 | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $80 | $500 |