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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FP3 was unveiled 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP3 matches up versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX1

 FP3 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FP3

 TX1 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX1

 FP3 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP3 vs the TX1.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TX1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
60
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
37
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $182 $350