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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was released 5 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS70 matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX9V

 ZS70 HX9V 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX9V ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX9V

 ZS70 HX9V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 features outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS70 compared to the HX9V.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS70 and HX9V is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ZS70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
79
great battery life (380 shots)
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX9V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-19 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 grams (0.71 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $450 $328