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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS60
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Overview

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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The ZS60 was introduced 4 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011Fresher by 55 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

Check the Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS60 and HX9V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS60 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
53
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")
39
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
71
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")
61
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
57
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
44
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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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
74
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)
69
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
59
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")
49
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 Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
35
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
33
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS60 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60Sony 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