Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS7 was announced 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FS7 matches up against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony TX66
FS7 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FS7
TX66 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX66
FS7 | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS7 and the TX66.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and TX66.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony TX66 will produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $350 |