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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V

Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Sony HX400V

 FZ1000 II HX400V 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2014More modern by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k921kClearer screen (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 HX400V FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX400V

 FZ1000 II HX400V 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
51
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Sony HX400V
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
69
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
67
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
65
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
67
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (660 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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