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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FP3 scores against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX55

 FP3 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP3

 TX55 FP3 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX55

 FP3 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 compared to the TX55.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TX55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (155g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony TX55
60
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery power (250 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $182 $350