Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS35 scores versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 features outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 compared to the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and HX9V.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher ZS35 should have an advantage in sensor technology.