Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7/Panasonic-FP7-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66/Sony-TX66-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FP7 was announced 13 months earlier than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FP7 grades versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony TX66
FP7 | TX66 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FP7
TX66 | FP7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX66
FP7 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP7 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FP7 and the TX66.
![Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 size comparison Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
![Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP7 and TX66.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FP7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP7-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 147 grams (0.32 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 | 240 photos | 250 photos |
Style 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $227 | $350 |