Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H400

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 13 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH10 grades versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 vs the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and H400 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and H400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.