Panasonic FX700 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
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Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony TF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FX700 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX700 scores against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony TF1
| FX700 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FX700
| TF1 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony TF1
| FX700 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX700 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 vs the TF1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and TF1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $399 | $266 |