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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400

Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ35 matches up against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony H400

 FZ35 H400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FZ35

 H400 FZ35 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H400

 FZ35 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 compared to the H400.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and H400 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and H400.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Sony H400
40
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Sony H400
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $999 $268