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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX200V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FP8 grades against the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony TX200V

 FP8 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FP8

 TX200V FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display size3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX200V

 FP8 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP8 and the TX200V.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and TX200V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (151g)
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-27 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (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 - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $500