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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 13 months prior to the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH10 matches up vs the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony HX400V

 FH10 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FH10

 HX400V FH10 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX400V

 FH10 HX400V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH10 against the HX400V.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $448