Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20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
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
(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
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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").
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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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS25
| HX9V | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX9V
| ZS25 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (193g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
lighter than others (193g)
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (193 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |