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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the FP5 scores against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony TX30

 FP5 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Panasonic FP5

 TX30 FP5 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX30

 FP5 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 versus the TX30.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and TX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX30 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography details
Sony TX30 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony TX30
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 shots)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
65
great battery life (260 shots)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $230