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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and TF1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was brought out 8 months prior to the TF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 matches up vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Sony TF1

 LX7 TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic LX7

 TF1 LX7 
RevealedJune 2013October 2012Fresher by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Sony TF1

 LX7 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX7 and the TF1.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and TF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older LX7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than others (152g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
weather proof
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-10-15 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $266