Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS30 grades vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony HX9V
| ZS30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS30
| HX9V | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony HX9V
| ZS30 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 vs the HX9V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and HX9V.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $250 | $328 |