Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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
- Introduced July 2011
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS60 (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS60 matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Sony HX9V
| ZS60 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 55 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS60
| HX9V | ZS60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX9V
| ZS60 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS60 against the HX9V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS60 and HX9V.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger ZS60 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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lighter than average in class (282 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 109 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $248 | $328 |