Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 was introduced in July 2011 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has a 3.30" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 250 shots and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 comes with Lithium-Ion rechargeable & charger battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has a single microSD/SDHC/Memory Stick Micro card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 body has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.87"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

93 mm

54 mm

95 mm

57 mm

54 mm

57 mm