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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was revealed 6 months before the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP5 matches up vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Sony TX55

 FP5 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP5

 TX55 FP5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX55

 FP5 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP5 vs the TX55.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and TX55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
Sports photography with Sony TX55
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (260 shots)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
Travel photography with Sony TX55
65
great battery pack (260 shots)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery pack (250 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
40
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (260 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP5 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP5 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP5 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 gr (0.31 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life 260 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $350