Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony HX400V
FH10 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FH10
HX400V | FH10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony HX400V
FH10 | HX400V | |||
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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).
Examine the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |