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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 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 TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP3 grades vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX66

 FP3 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FP3

 TX66 FP3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX66

 FP3 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP3 and the TX66.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FP3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony TX66
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (250 shots)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
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 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
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $182 $350