Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic S1R and Sony TX66, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The S1R was unveiled 7 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1R scores versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony TX66
S1R | TX66 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 85 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1230k | Sharper screen (+870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic S1R
TX66 | S1R | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony TX66
S1R | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R features exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S1R and the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TX66 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and TX66.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 29MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-02-01 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 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 Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020g (2.25 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at release | $3,698 | $350 |