Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony H400

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony H400, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the FZ2500 (1") and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was announced 2 years later than the H400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ2500 grades versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides outer dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 and the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and H400 is 53 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and H400.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The FZ2500 uses the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent FZ2500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.