Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FP2 scores vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 and the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and TX55.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind in sensor tech.