Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.