Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1
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53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

The GF7 was unveiled 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF7 matches up vs the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony TX1
GF7 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 67 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic GF7
TX1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony TX1
GF7 | TX1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the GF7 versus the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and TX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF7 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-02-01 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 230 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $308 | $350 |