Panasonic FH2 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX9V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FH2 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH2 versus the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX9V to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.