Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
(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
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS25 was revealed 18 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS25 matches up vs the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX9V
ZS25 | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS25
HX9V | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX9V
ZS25 | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 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).
Check out the Panasonic ZS25 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 versus the HX9V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS25 and HX9V.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $328 |