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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FP8 was announced 5 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP8 grades vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Sony HX400V

 FP8 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FP8

 HX400V FP8 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX400V

 FP8 HX400V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP8 vs the HX400V.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to produce more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (660g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-27 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $448