Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was manufactured 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the LF1 matches up against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the LF1 versus the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and HX9V.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger LF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.