Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
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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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony HX9V
| TS25 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic TS25
| HX9V | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony HX9V
| TS25 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
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
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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Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
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
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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Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
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
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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Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
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)
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 photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
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
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
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Sony 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 |