Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was manufactured 6 months before the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FP2 matches up against the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony TX9
FP2 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FP2
TX9 | FP2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony TX9
FP2 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP2 and the TX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TX9.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $80 | $799 |