Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H400

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was launched 2 years later than the H400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ80 matches up versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 and the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and H400 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and H400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 should have an advantage in sensor technology.