Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony H400

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 3 years before the H400 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 3D1 grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 3D1 vs the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and H400.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.