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Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced February 2019
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor size.

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The S1R was launched 9 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1R scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony TX7

 S1R TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic S1R

 TX7 S1R 
Display dimensions3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony TX7

 S1R TX7 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R has got exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R compared to the TX7.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and TX7 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and TX7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide more detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
87
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Sony TX7
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Sony TX7
60
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count excellent (47MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $3,698 $300