Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FP3 was revealed 19 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
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.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX10
FP3 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FP3
TX10 | FP3 | |||
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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 | |||
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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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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |