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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was brought out 9 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1 scores versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TX7

 S1 TX7 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2010Newer by 111 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic S1

 TX7 S1 
Screen dimension3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX7

 S1 TX7 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the TX7.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and TX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX7 Travel photography factors
59
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery (380 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
has focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery (380 shots)
36
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Sony TX7
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (1,021g)
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021g (2.25 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $2,498 $300