Panasonic FP7 vs Sony TX66

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

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.