Panasonic G6 vs Sony H400

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic G6 vs Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was announced 9 months before the H400 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G6 matches up versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications 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 G6 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G6 vs the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and H400 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and H400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H400 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.