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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS200 (1") and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The ZS200 was announced 4 years later than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 grades against the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Sony H400

 ZS200 H400 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1240k460kSharper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic ZS200

 H400 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Sony H400

 ZS200 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS200 versus the H400.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS200 and H400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizing. The ZS200 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent ZS200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (370 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
Travel photography with Sony H400
76
great battery power (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (628g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Sony H400
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Other name Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Bionz(R)
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $268