Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Revealed February 2019
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ1000 II was announced 5 years after the HX400V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony HX400V
FZ1000 II | HX400V | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | February 2014 | More modern by 62 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer screen (+319k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
HX400V | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX400V
FZ1000 II | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the HX400V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and HX400V is 55 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and HX400V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-02-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
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. | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 808 gr (1.78 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $898 | $448 |