Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX66
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS7 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS7 was released 7 months prior to the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS7 grades vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Sony TX66
| ZS7 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic ZS7
| TX66 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Sony TX66
| ZS7 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS7 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS7 vs the TX66.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and TX66.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.30 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $350 |