Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Launched July 2013
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP3 was released 4 years before the TX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP3 matches up vs the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX30
| FP3 | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic FP3
| TX30 | FP3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX30
| FP3 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FP3 compared to the TX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and TX30.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-26 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 lb) | 141g (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $182 | $230 |