Panasonic FZ150 vs Sony HX400V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.