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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was introduced 4 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sony H400

 FZ40 H400 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic FZ40

 H400 FZ40 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010More recent by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony H400

 FZ40 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ40 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ40 compared to the H400.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ40
Street photography with Sony H400
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
Travel photography with Sony H400
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 628g (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 - 300 images
Type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $420 $268