Product Comparison: Sony DSC-HX99 vs Panasonic Lumix TZ95
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Panasonic
Model
DSC-HX99
Lumix TZ95
Origin
China
Japan
About the Product
The world's smallest camera with 24-720mm zoom, the HX99 goes wherever the action is. With its ZEISS Vario-Sonar T 24-720mm lens and high-level features like Fast Intelligent AF and responsive Eye AF, it delivers remarkable performance in any setting.
This pocket-sized compact camera incorporates a powerful LEICA zoom lens, ranging from a 24mm wide angle to a 720mm focal length, and a 20.3 megapixel high-performance MOS sensor, meaning it has never been easier to capture moments during the journey that are immortalized forever.
Key Specs
Sensor Resolution
18.2 MP
20.3 MP
Sensor Type
CMOS
MOS
Optical Zoom
28 x
30 x
Image Stabilization
Optical
Optical
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Size & Weight
Height
2.29 in.
2.71 in.
Width
4.01 in.
4.41 in.
Depth
1.39 in.
1.64 in.
Weight
0.54 lbs.
0.72 lbs.
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital Camera
- Compact size. Extreme zoom range.
- Great pocket camera.
- The camera itself is very small and easy to fit into your pocket.
- It is a small reasonably lightweight camera to carry in your bag or pocket.
- This Sony hx99 is very lightweight, very compact and easy to carry.
Panasonic Lumix TZ95 Digital Camera
- It's very portable and lightweight.
- It is comfortable due to the weight and dimensions.
- Comfortable size to carry in your purse or pocket.
- Excellent performance in a small, pocket-sized body.
- The camera is very compact, you can carry it in your pants pocket easily.
Imaging
Min. Focal Length
4.25 mm.
4.3 mm.
Max. Focal Length
118 mm.
129 mm.
ISO Settings
80 - 3200, Extended: 80 - 6400
80 - 6400
Aperture
F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T)
F3.3 (W) - 6.4 (T)
Digital Zoom
120 x
4 x
Burst Mode
Yes
Yes
Low Light/High Sensitivity
No
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Yes
Image File Format(s)
JPEG, RAW, XAVC S, AVCHD
JPEG, RAW, AVCHD, MP4
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital Camera
- The camera worked very well in bright direct sunlight.
- Fantastic zoom, pictures very sharp, against small controls.
- The zoom is very impressive for such a small camera.
- The zoom was great and the image stabilisation works well.
- It’s quick, has an amazing zoom, and takes great pictures.
Panasonic Lumix TZ95 Digital Camera
- The 30x zoom is amazing and the photos really beautiful.
- Very good pictures and video camera at 4k.
- Great pictures. Autofocus works well.
- Excellent, sharp pictures, especially for close ups.
- Zoom is a snap and it takes really nice pictures.
Display
Display Type
TFT LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Yes
Yes
Screen Size
3 in.
3 in.
Screen Resolution
921600 dots
1040000 dots
Viewfinder
0.2-in electronic viewfinder
0.21" LVF (2330k dots)
Vari-angle Display
Yes
Yes
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
What customers say about "Display"
Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital Camera
- The camera has a touchscreen.
- The screen is nice and does fold upwards 180 degrees.
- It is touch screen, you can tap to focus on certain objects.
- Love the tiltable LCD screen, I am not vain enough to use it for selfies, but it's great for low angle shots.
- Articulate screen for selfies.
Panasonic Lumix TZ95 Digital Camera
- Great travel zoom with excellent viewfinder and flip out screen.
- Has selfie mode so you can flip the screen.
- The tilting screen feels solid when flipped and when folded back feels solid as well.
- The screen, like most, is hard to see in the sunlight.
- Can't see screen with sunglasses on.
Features
Water Resistant
No
No
Shock Resistant
No
No
Panorama Mode
Yes
Yes
Shooting Modes
AUTO, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Movie Mode, Easy Panorama, Scene Selection
Intelligent Auto, P, S, A, M, Creative Video, Custom Mode, Panorama Shot Mode, Scene Guide, Creative Control
White Balance Modes
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor.: Warm White, Fluor.: Cool White, Fluor.: Day White, Fluor.: Daylight, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, 2, 3, 4, Color Temperature
Shutter Speeds
4" - 1/2000
4" - 1/2000
What customers say about "Features"
Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital Camera
- Great price for a fantastic camera with a huge zoom.
- Very small, nice features. Impressive pic quality.
- Awesome camera in a compact design with great features.
- Has the best features, such as a viewfinder, fine-tuning ring for focus, and the panorama setting.
- It is a beautiful camera featuring high-quality construction.
Panasonic Lumix TZ95 Digital Camera
- Decent pocket camera packed with features.
- The focus is great, the variety of the scene modes made my shooting experience a breeze between getting portraits and action shots.
- The flash does a pretty decent job.
- High quality pictures. Easy to use.
- Manual mode does not allow you to adjust shutter speed and ISO.
Connectivity
PictBridge Enabled
No
Yes
NFC Enabled
Yes
No
Integrated GPS
No
No
Output(s)
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI
Micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B
Number Of Memory Card Slots
1
1
Sony DSC-HX99
Panasonic Lumix TZ95
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Sony DSC-HX99 Compact Digital Camera
- WIFI/NFC included plus downloadable apps.
- This camera is awesome! Great connectivity.
- The WiFi feature and the ability to transfer to any bluetooth device is amazing!
- The download to phone feature via WiFi was really cool.
- The WiFi transfer of photos from the camera to my phone and my computer is really easy.
Panasonic Lumix TZ95 Digital Camera
- I didn't have any problems connecting WiFi to my iPhone 8.
- Awesome camera. The WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity are great.
- I like the strong zoom and the WiFi connectivity.
- I love that it can connect through WiFi or Bluetooth.
- Excellent connectivity for transferring photos.
Power
AC Adapter Compatible
Yes
Yes
Battery Model
Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4 Wh)
Number of Batteries
1
1
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
MSRP
474.99 $
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