Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 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
- Introduced January 2010
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX66
| FP2 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FP2
| TX66 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX66
| FP2 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony 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 |