Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H400

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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.