Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony HX99

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS5 was brought out 9 years prior to the HX99 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS5 matches up against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 against the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and HX99 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and HX99.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.