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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic G9 versus Sony H400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was introduced 3 years after the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 matches up against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony H400

 G9 H400 
LaunchedNovember 2017February 2014More modern by 46 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic G9

 H400 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony H400

 G9 H400 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 against the H400.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and H400 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and H400.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G9 provides the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern G9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
40
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
26
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-11-08 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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 Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 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 400 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Retail price $1,500 $268