Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
39
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP3 matches up vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX10
| FP3 | TX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP3
| TX10 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX10
| FP3 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 has outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP3 against the TX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and TX10.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155g)
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
environment proof
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $182 | $309 |
