Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was announced 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ10 scores vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 vs the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and HX9V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.