Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the ZS15 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS15 was unveiled 7 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS15 grades vs the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS15 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS15 vs the HX99.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and HX99.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS15 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX99 will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.