Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7

Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot TX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberTX1DMC-FZ7
Camera formatCompactEVF
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)89113
Width (mm)2979
Height (mm)6072
Weight (g)220357
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882.05
Aspect ratio16:9, 4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)13.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)39.00 - 390.0036.00 - 432.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 65.006.00 - 72.00
Zoom ratio (x)1012
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 50-
Optical image stabilization--
1↑Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face Detect1, 3 or 9-point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type-EVF type, 0.33" 114K pixel color LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 160080, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night SnapshotPortrait, Soft Skin, Sports, Scenery, Night Scenery, Panning, Night Portrait, Fireworks, Party, Food, Candle, Starry Sky, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)Wide: 0.3 - 6.0m (ISO Auto) Tele: 0.3 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.680.83
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)13.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.620.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.380.6
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.02
Shutter lag (notes)-This camera has alternate high-speed AF modes (not tested)
Startup time (s)1.92.5
Play -> record time (s)3.31.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.24
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)160320
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable1x Proprietary 710mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.-



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