Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was released 6 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ1 matches up against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 versus the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.