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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ2500 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ2500 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the FZ2500 (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was brought out 2 years after the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ2500 scores against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ2500 HX400V 
ReleasedSeptember 2016February 2014Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ2500

 HX400V FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony HX400V

 FZ2500 HX400V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 enjoys outer measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ2500 versus 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ2500 and the HX400V.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and HX400V is 53 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer FZ2500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
has touch focus
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
66
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX400V Vlogging advice
66
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $998 $448