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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic FP5 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FP5 was brought out 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FP5 grades versus the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony TX5

 FP5 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Panasonic FP5

 TX5 FP5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX5

 FP5 TX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP5 versus the TX5.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and TX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FP5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP5 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent FP5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX5 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP5
Street photography with Sony TX5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony TX5
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony TX5
65
better than average battery power (260 shots)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
has touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP5
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
40
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (260 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $199 $239