Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TX7
S1 | TX7 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | January 2010 | Newer by 111 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1179k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic S1
TX7 | S1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX7
S1 | TX7 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |