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Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20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)
  • 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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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Sony HX9V

 ZS25 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS25

 HX9V ZS25 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX9V

 ZS25 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
66
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
61
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
45
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
44
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
69
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
43
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
49
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
34
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
33
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Sony 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