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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Sony TX7
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony TX7

 FS25 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Panasonic FS25

 TX7 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX7

 FS25 TX7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
Sony TX7 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
Sports photography with Sony TX7
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Sony TX7
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX7 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony TX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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