Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.