• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 9.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TZ5 advantages over Sony DSC-WX9

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.65 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 2.2 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony DSC-WX9 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TZ5

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 36 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    139g vs 240g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.25 vs 0.42 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 9.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • 25-125mm zoom range; iSweep Panorama; 3D capture modes; Full HD movie modes; Fast autofocus.

  • Slow operation in certain modes; Poor print quality; Soft corners; Lens is blurry all across the bottom of the frame.

  • Read our Sony DSC-WX9 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Sony DSC-WX9
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Compared to Samsung HZ10W

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Samsung HZ10W
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Sony DSC-WX9
Samsung HZ10W
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Samsung HZ10W

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Sony DSC-WX9
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Canon 110 HS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Canon 110 HS

Sony DSC-WX9
Canon 110 HS
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Canon 320 HS

Panasonic DMC-TZ5
Canon 320 HS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5 vs Canon 320 HS

Sony DSC-WX9
Canon 320 HS
  • $175
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX9 vs Canon 320 HS

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