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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS1 scores against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony HX9V

 TS1 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic TS1

 HX9V TS1 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX9V

 TS1 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 provides external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TS1 compared to the HX9V.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
61
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $380 $328