Panasonic F5 vs Sony H400

Let's look closer at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 13 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the F5 scores against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F5 compared to the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F5 and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and H400.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.