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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Sony TX66

 FS7 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FS7

 TX66 FS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX66

 FS7 TX66 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography information
Sony TX66 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
36
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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