Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2014
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FS15 was introduced 6 years before the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 grades versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H400
FS15 | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FS15
H400 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H400
FS15 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions 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 FS15 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 and the H400.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and H400.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $268 |