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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX400V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ100 scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ100 HX400V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ100

 HX400V FZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX400V

 FZ100 HX400V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 vs the HX400V.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and HX400V.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX400V to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (540 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
59
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
64
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (540g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $448