Panasonic G7 vs Sony H400

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G7 and Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was manufactured 16 months later than the H400 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G7 grades vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G7 against the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and H400 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and H400.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger G7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.