Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FP5 was released within a month of the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP5 matches up vs the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony TX100V
| FP5 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FP5
| TX100V | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX100V
| FP5 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FP5 against the TX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and TX100V.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX100V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
Sony TX100V Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (260 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FP5 Travel photography features
Sony TX100V Travel photography features
great battery power (260 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery power (260 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | 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 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 147g (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $199 | $380 |
