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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
Sony H400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony H400

 FH22 H400 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FH22

 H400 FH22 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony H400

 FH22 H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Sony H400 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony H400
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Sony H400
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
26
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (628g)
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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