Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FP8 was announced 6 months before the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FP8 scores versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP8 vs the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP8 and TX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP8 will offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.