Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the FS25 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.

The FS25 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FS25 scores versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony TX7
FS25 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FS25
TX7 | FS25 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX7
FS25 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 and the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS25 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and TX7.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS25 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $230 | $300 |