Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX9V

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was introduced 3 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS50 matches up against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS50 against the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.