Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Released February 2014
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH27 was manufactured 4 years prior to the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH27 matches up versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony H400
FH27 | H400 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FH27
H400 | FH27 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H400
FH27 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FH27 and the H400.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and H400.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH27 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine VI | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 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 | 250 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $268 |