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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 FH6 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FH6 was brought out 2 years after the TX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH6 matches up versus the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony TX7

 FH6 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FH6

 TX7 FH6 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony TX7

 FH6 TX7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 features external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH6 compared to the TX7.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and TX7.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FH6 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FH6 will provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH6 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Sony TX7 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 CIPA)
lighter than others (119 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $129 $300