• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A7 II advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.97 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • 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.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.71x vs 0.45x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    24.3 vs 20.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • 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
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    52 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony A7 II

  • Less expensive
    $448* vs $1598
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 59 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization; Sensor-shift IS brings stabilization to nearly any lens; Much-improved ergonomics and top-deck control layout; 'Mark II' maintains same impressive image quality, dynamic range and high ISO performance; XAVC S 50Mbps video format; Faster start-up time; Hybrid AF performs well with good continuous AF.

  • (Similar to A7): Loud shutter (but electronic first-curtain helps); Battery life could be better; Low-light AF still not as good as most DSLRs; High ISO JPEGs look over-processed; Slow buffer clearing; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses (but it's getting better).

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7

Sony A7 II
Sony A7
  • $1080
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $748
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
Panasonic TS7
Sony A7
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $748
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A7 II
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $1080
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3807
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $3807
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7 II
Sony A9
  • $1080
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Sony A9
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $2997
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sony A7 III

Sony A7 II
Sony A7 III
  • $1080
  • 35mm
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Sony A7 III
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1531
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Nikon Z6

Sony A7 II
Nikon Z6
  • $1080
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic TS7
Nikon Z6
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $1396
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
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