Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Launched August 2020
- Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
(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
- Released February 2014
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H400, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the S5 (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S5 was revealed 6 years later than the H400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5 grades against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Sony H400
S5 | H400 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 80 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1380k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic S5
H400 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Sony H400
S5 | H400 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.0" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 has external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic S5 versus Sony H400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S5 versus the H400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and H400 is 60 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5 and H400.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S5 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S5 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-08-14 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 31 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.0 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 grams (1.57 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
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 | 440 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $268 |