Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX1

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was introduced 6 months prior to the TX1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS7 grades vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS7 against the TX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FS7 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF harder.