Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was introduced 3 years prior to the TX55 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS7 scores vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FS7 versus the TX55.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony TX55 will give extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.