Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony TX200V
FS7 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FS7
TX200V | FS7 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX200V
FS7 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |