Panasonic FZ1000 vs Sony H400

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony H400, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the FZ1000 (1") and H400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was released 4 months after the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ1000 scores versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 and the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and H400 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and H400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.