Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony H400

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

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.

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

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.