• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony TX66 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    13 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    109g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony TX66

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T110

Sony TX66
Sony DSC-T110
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony TX66 vs Sony DSC-T110

Panasonic TS7
Sony DSC-T110
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $220
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony DSC-T110

Compared to Sony DSC-TX55

Sony TX66
Sony DSC-TX55
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TX66 vs Sony DSC-TX55

Panasonic TS7
Sony DSC-TX55
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $311
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony DSC-TX55

Compared to Samsung MV800

Sony TX66
Samsung MV800
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TX66 vs Samsung MV800

Panasonic TS7
Samsung MV800
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Samsung MV800

Compared to Sony TX200V

Sony TX66
Sony TX200V
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony TX66 vs Sony TX200V

Panasonic TS7
Sony TX200V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Sony TX20

Sony TX66
Sony TX20
  • $372
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony TX66 vs Sony TX20

Panasonic TS7
Sony TX20
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony TX20

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