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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1 was unveiled 13 months before the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1 scores vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony TX66

 S1 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic S1

 TX66 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony TX66

 S1 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1 versus the TX66.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TX66.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average (117g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (250 shots)
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $269 $350