Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony H400

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was introduced 7 months before the H400 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ70 matches up versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 versus the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and H400 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and H400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.