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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Sony H400
G9 | H400 | |||
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Launched | November 2017 | February 2014 | More modern by 46 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic G9
H400 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Sony H400
G9 | H400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and H400 is 62 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G9 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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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 |