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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was revealed 12 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS15 grades vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 ZS15 HX9V 
AnnouncedJune 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 HX9V ZS15 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 ZS15 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS15 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS15 compared to the HX9V.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent ZS15 provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
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 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
39
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (208g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (245g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
Sony HX9V Sports photography features
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
44
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
61
 lighter than others (208g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than average (245 grams)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 low MP (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (208 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (245g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-06-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 208 grams (0.46 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $328