Panasonic FH25 vs Sony H400

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was released 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH25 matches up against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH25 compared to the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and H400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.