Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony HX9V

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was revealed 4 months after the HX9V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 3D1 scores against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 3D1 and the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.