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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released July 2009
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 FP8 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was announced 24 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FP8 matches up vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony TX55

 FP8 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP8

 TX55 FP8 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX55

 FP8 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP8 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the TX55.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and TX55.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP8
Street photography with Sony TX55
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (151 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (151 grams)
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX55
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $350