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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 18 months later than the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ300 scores vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Sony H400

 FZ300 H400 
IntroducedJuly 2015February 2014Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FZ300

 H400 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H400

 FZ300 H400 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 has got physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 against the H400.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and H400.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
59
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (691g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (380 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Sony H400
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment proof
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition (691 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (628 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
Landscape photography with Sony H400
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
Vlogging with Sony H400
62
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (691g)
26
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-07-16 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 691 gr (1.52 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $598 $268