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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony TX9

 FP3 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FP3

 TX9 FP3 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX9

 FP3 TX9 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony TX9
60
supports touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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