• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony RX100 VA

  • Less expensive
    $448 vs $998
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • More telephoto lens reach
    128 mm vs 70 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer video battery life
    60 vs 35 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos

Sony RX100 VA advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.59x vs 0.45x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    23.9 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    233 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Panasonic TS7
Sony RX100 IV
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Sony RX100 VA
Sony RX100 IV
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Newer
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Panasonic TS7
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony RX100 VA
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $700
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Panasonic TS7
Sony RX100 V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony RX100 VA
Sony RX100 V
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $998
  • 1 inch

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Panasonic TS7
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1042
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony RX100 VA
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1042
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Sony ZV-1

Panasonic TS7
Sony ZV-1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Sony RX100 VA
Sony ZV-1
  • $998
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
  • $800
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Bluetooth
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