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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony H400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H400

 FS15 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FS15

 H400 FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H400

 FS15 H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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