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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH7 scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 FH7 HX400V 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FH7

		

		

			
 HX400V FH7 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 FH7 HX400V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH7 against the HX400V.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and HX400V.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
51
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Sony HX400V
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than average in class (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic FH7 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
34
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 lighter than average in class (126 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone socket
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $448