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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58 vs Sony Alpha QX1

    4.25 in
    2.36 in
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58 Digital Camera
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      2.91 in
      2.74 in
      Sony Alpha QX1 Digital Camera
      Sony Alpha QX1
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      2 editorial reviews
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      The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ57 (also known as the ZS45) is a new travel-zoom compact camera with a 16-megapixel sensor, 180-degree tiltable monitor and a 20x zoom lens. Read our Panasonic DMC-TZ57 review to find out if this is the travel-zoom camera for you...Read more
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      6 editorial reviews
      Sony QX1: A 20MP APS-C E-mount lens-style camera for your smartphone! What will Sony think of next? See our Sony QX1 review for all the details!Read more
      The Sony ILCE-QX1 is a completely new type of device that converts your smartphone into an interchangeable lens camera. The Sony QX1 is a smart lens device that features a 20 megapixel APS-C sensor, Sony e-mount, RAW support, full 1080p video recording, and built-in wi-fi and NFC connectivity. Priced at around £249 / $398, read our Sony ILCE-QX1 review to find out if it's what every smartphone owner is looking for...Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Sensor typeMOSCMOS
      Sensor size0.24 in0.91 in
      Effective pixels16.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
      Max resolution4608 x 3456 px5456 x 3632 px

      Image

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • Auto
      • 100
      • 16000
      ISO minimum100100
      ISO maximum320016000
      Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px5456 x 3632 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Supported image file formatsJPGJPG
      Image stabilizernono
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      		3:2

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Digital zoom2.0 x2.0 x
      Maximum aperture3.33.5
      AutofocusFace detection
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Single Auto Focus
      Image stabiliserOpticalLens based only

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Touch screennoyes
      Viewfinder
      Screen
      		None

      Photography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Forced OFF
      • Forced ON
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow Sync
      		Auto
      Manual settingsyesyes

      Videography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeFull HDNot supported
      Supported video file formatsMP4
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speakersyesyes
      Audio systemMonoStereo

      Design

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • Brown
      • White
      		Black

      Dimensions

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Weight7.87 oz5.57 oz
      Width4.25 in2.91 in
      Height2.36 in2.74 in
      Depth1.26 in2.07 in

      Storage

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MicroSD
      • MicroSDHC
      • MicroSDXC
      • MS Micro
      Memory slots11
      Camera file system
      • DCF
      • DPOF
      • Exif 2.3
      • DCF 2.0
      • Exif 2.3
      • MPF
      • RAW

      Power

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      Power source typeBattery
      • Battery
      • USB
      Battery life (CIPA)350440
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      HDMIyesno
      USB version2.02.0
      Supported WiFi types
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      • IEEE 802.11b
      • IEEE 802.11g
      • IEEE 802.11n
      NFCnoyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Other features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ58
      Sony Alpha QX1Sony Alpha QX1
      GPSnono
      Energy Star certifiednono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons