• 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX7 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FH3

  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 24 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic DMC-FH3 advantages over Sony DSC-TX7

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 310 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T77

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-T77
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-T77

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Sony DSC-T77
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $287
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Sony DSC-T77

Compared to Sony DSC-TX1

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Sony DSC-TX1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $303
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Sony DSC-TX1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH1

Sony DSC-TX7
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Panasonic DMC-FH1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Panasonic DMC-FH1

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX7
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH3 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Sony DSC-TX7
Canon A3300 IS
  • $348
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony DSC-TX7 vs Canon A3300 IS

Panasonic DMC-FH3
Canon A3300 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

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