Panasonic S2 vs Sony HX9V

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic S2 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2 was manufactured 6 months later than the HX9V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2 scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S2 and Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2 and the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.