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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 3 years before the TX66 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP2 matches up vs the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX66

 FP2 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FP2

 TX66 FP2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX66

 FP2 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP2 compared to the TX66.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TX66.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Sony TX66
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery power (250 shots)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Sony TX66
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
36
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 109 gr (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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $350