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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100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
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ200 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ200

 HX400V FZ200 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2012Newer by 19 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX400V

 FZ200 HX400V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and HX400V is 65 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery (540 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
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great battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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