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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FZ150 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ150 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ150

 HX400V FZ150 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2012Newer by 22 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX400V

 FZ150 HX400V 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 against the HX400V.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and HX400V.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to render more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (528g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
56
good battery (410 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (528g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (528 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-11 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support 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 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 528g (1.16 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
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 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
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
Launch pricing $499 $448