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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was unveiled 18 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the XS1 scores versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony HX9V

 XS1 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic XS1

 HX9V XS1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX9V

 XS1 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 and the HX9V.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and HX9V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and HX9V.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher XS1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 pictures -
Style of battery 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $328