Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was launched 18 months later than the TX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FP7 matches up vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX1
| FP7 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FP7
| TX1 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX1
| FP7 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FP7 vs the TX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and TX1.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FP7 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer FP7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 147 grams (0.32 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 240 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $227 | $350 |