Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony TX55
FP8 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Panasonic FP8
TX55 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony TX55
FP8 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FP8 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |