Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 6 years prior to the H400 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX580 scores versus the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX580 compared to the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and H400 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and H400.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.