Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP2 was brought out 5 years earlier than the H400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FP2 matches up vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony H400
| FP2 | H400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FP2
| H400 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony H400
| FP2 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the H400.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and H400.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H400 to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FP2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $80 | $268 |