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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP2 was brought out around the same time to the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP2 matches up versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX5

 FP2 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FP2

 TX5 FP2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX5

 FP2 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with physical 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) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 compared to the TX5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP2 will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (151g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment sealing
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (148g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $239