Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP3 was unveiled 6 months before the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP3 matches up versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX9
FP3 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FP3
TX9 | FP3 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX9
FP3 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys external 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FP3 vs the TX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and TX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $182 | $799 |