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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FS7 was introduced 4 years prior to the TX20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FS7 grades against the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony TX20

 FS7 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Panasonic FS7

 TX20 FS7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX20

 FS7 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 versus the TX20.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and TX20.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony TX20 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Sony TX20
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
Vlogging with Sony TX20
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $160 $330