Sony HX9
Compact Superzoom Camera
 vs Panasonic LX7
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

  • Weighs a little bit less than the LX7 8.6 oz vs 10.5 oz
  • Smaller body size 14 in³ vs 21 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Longer optical zoom 16.0× vs 3.8×
  • Has GPS location tagging LX7 does not have GPS
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

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  • Significantly larger image sensor 43 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera August 2012 vs April 2011
  • Better built-in flash range 28′ vs 18′
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board HX9 does not have HDR
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector HX9 does not
  • Has RAW image capture HX9 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

What the Sony HX9 and Panasonic LX7 have in common

  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots vs 920k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 60fps
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Sony HX9 and the Panasonic LX7

  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
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