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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 6 years prior to the H400 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS25 scores against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Sony H400

 FS25 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FS25

 H400 FS25 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Sony H400

 FS25 H400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 versus the H400.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS25 and H400.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Sony H400
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Sony H400
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
26
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-27 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $268