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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was released 5 years later than the H400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony H400

 FZ1000 II H400 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2014Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 H400 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H400

 FZ1000 II H400 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the H400.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and H400 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and H400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent FZ1000 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography advice
Sony H400 Sports photography advice
69
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
67
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography advice
Sony H400 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
67
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-18 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 grams (1.78 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 350 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $898 $268