Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX10

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was released 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS7 matches up vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS7 against the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and TX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony TX10 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.