Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was manufactured 18 months after the HX9V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ3 scores vs the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ3 compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SZ3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.