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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS25 was released 18 months later than the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS25 grades against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony HX9V

 TS25 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic TS25

 HX9V TS25 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX9V

 TS25 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS25 versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 vs the HX9V.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and HX9V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS25 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144g (0.32 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $328