Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH7 was brought out at a similar time to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH7 grades versus the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony TX10
FH7 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FH7
TX10 | FH7 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony TX10
FH7 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH7 compared to the TX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and TX10.
As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-09-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $149 | $309 |