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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was revealed 4 years prior to the TX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS7 grades versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony TX200V

 FS7 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FS7

 TX200V FS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX200V

 FS7 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FS7 compared to the TX200V.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and TX200V.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony TX200V will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FS7 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography advice
Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-16 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $500