Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX1
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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FP3
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Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX1
FP3 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
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.
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.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |