Panasonic FS15 vs Sony HX9V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX9V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS15 grades versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 versus the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind in sensor technology.