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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 21 months prior to the TF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH7 grades vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony TF1

 FH7 TF1 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FH7

 TF1 FH7 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011More modern by 21 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony TF1

 FH7 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 and the TF1.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
Sony TF1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (152g)
weather proofing
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Sony TF1 Vlogging details
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-09-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $266