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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
Sony TX1
(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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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
63
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
41
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
29
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony 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