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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43

Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 versus Sony H400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was released 6 years after the H400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G100 matches up versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Sony H400

		

		

			
 G100 H400 
LaunchedJune 2020February 2014More modern by 78 months
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kCrisper screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Sony H400

		

		

			
 G100 H400 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has got external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G100 vs the H400.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and H400 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and H400.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The G100 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent G100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
77
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
40
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Sony H400
78
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
56
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
51
 excellent zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
78
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery (270 per charge)
53
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (1550mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
71
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (270 per charge)
44
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic G100 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
78
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
 has mic support
 lack of image stabilization
26
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 does have external microphone socket
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Sony H400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-06-24 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 352g (0.78 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $698 $268