Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
- Successor is Panasonic FZ300
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- 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
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FZ200 was brought out 19 months prior to the HX400V making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ200 grades versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony HX400V
FZ200 | HX400V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ200
HX400V | FZ200 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2012 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX400V
FZ200 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ200 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 vs the HX400V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and HX400V.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VII FHD | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 gr (1.30 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 114 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $448 |