Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic FH8 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
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2014
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On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH8 was released 3 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH8 grades vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony H400
| FH8 | H400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FH8
| H400 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony H400
| FH8 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FH8 against the H400.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and H400.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 123g (0.27 pounds) | 628g (1.38 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 images | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $149 | $268 |