Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX9V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and HX9V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was manufactured 5 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ2500 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and HX9V is 53 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ2500 and HX9V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FZ2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.