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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was brought out 5 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP1 matches up vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Sony HX400V

 FP1 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FP1

 HX400V FP1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX400V

 FP1 HX400V 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP1 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP1 compared to the HX400V.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $153 $448