Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2/Panasonic-FP2-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55/Sony-TX55-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Overview
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX55
FP2 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP2
TX55 | FP2 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX55
FP2 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 size comparison Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
![Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX55-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $80 | $350 |