Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H400

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").

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The 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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony H400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.