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Panasonic HC-X800 vs Sony PXW-Z90

    2.68 in
    2.48 in
    Panasonic HC-X800 Camcorder
    Panasonic HC-X800
      5.12 in
      7.25 in
      Sony PXW-Z90 Camcorder
      Sony PXW-Z90
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      User rating
      37
      4.2 out of 5
      37 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      89
      3.5 out of 5
      89 user ratings
      5 stars
      		19 %
      4 stars
      		28 %
      3 stars
      		37 %
      2 stars
      		13 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      Total megapixels9.15 Mpx14.2 Mpx

      Image

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Sunny
      • Outdoor
      • Indoor
      • One push
      • Auto
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Optical zoom12.0 x12.0 x
      Digital zoom30.0 x48.0 x
      Minimum aperture1.52.8
      Maximum aperture2.84.5
      Focal length equiv29.8 - 369.829 - 348
      Focal length range (f-f) (Lens system)2.84 - 34.19.3 - 111.6
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in displayyesyes
      DisplayLCDLCD
      Display diagonal3.0 in3.46 in
      Touchscreenyesyes

      Photography features

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      3D supportyesno

      Videography features

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Resolution
      • 960 x 540
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 640 x 360
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1440 x 1080
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px3840 x 2160 px
      HD typeFull HD4K Ultra HD
      Video formats supported
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • AVCHD
      • H.264
      • MPEG4

      Audio features

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Audio systemDolby Digital 2.0Dolby Digital 2.0
      Supported audio file formats
      • AAC
      • MP4
      • LC-AAC
      • LPCM

      Design

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Height2.48 in7.25 in
      Width2.68 in5.12 in
      Depth5.28 in11.38 in
      Weight12.17 oz49.03 oz

      Storage

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Compatible memory cards
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      Storage typesMemory cardMemory card

      Power

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      		Lithium
      Battery voltage7.2 V7.4 V
      AC adapter includedyesyes

      Connectivity

      Panasonic HC-X800Panasonic HC-X800
      Sony PXW-Z90Sony PXW-Z90
      HDMIyesyes
      DC-in jackyesyes
      PictBridgenono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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