Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX9V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was released 3 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS6 scores against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and HX9V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.