Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe ZS8 was launched around the same time to the HX9V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS8 scores vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Sony HX9V
| ZS8 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Panasonic ZS8
| HX9V | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Sony HX9V
| ZS8 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 features external dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst 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).
Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS8 vs the HX9V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS8 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sony HX9V Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 210 gr (0.46 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 340 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $275 | $328 |
