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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 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 TX20
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FP3 grades versus the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX20

 FP3 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic FP3

 TX20 FP3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX20

 FP3 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 against the TX20.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX20 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Sony TX20
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
Sony TX20 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
60
has focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (155 grams)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $182 $330