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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was introduced 6 months prior to the HX9V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH5 scores vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony HX9V

 FH5 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic FH5

 HX9V FH5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony HX9V

 FH5 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH5 against the HX9V.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Sony HX9V
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
Sony HX9V Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $169 $328