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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ28 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX400V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ28 scores against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ28 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ28

 HX400V FZ28 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V

 FZ28 HX400V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the HX400V.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and HX400V is 72 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ28 and HX400V.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (660 grams)
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $448