Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX7V

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was announced 18 months after the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS25 grades versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TS25 versus the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS25 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TS25 provides an advantage in sensor technology.