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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 6 months before the HX400V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ70 grades against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 HX400V FZ70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 FZ70 HX400V 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2014Similar age
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 vs the HX400V.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and HX400V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
56
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
 manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
50
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
55
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery power (400 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
55
 good battery power (400 per charge)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
54
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (20mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (400 shots)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
26
 relatively wide (20mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (606g)
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-18 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 13.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $448