Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FH22 was brought out 5 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH22 scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony H400
FH22 | H400 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FH22
H400 | FH22 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony H400
FH22 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH22 vs the H400.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and H400.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS33 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $268 |