Panasonic G85 vs Sony H400

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G85 vs Sony H400, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched but the G85 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was released 2 years after the H400 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G85 grades against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 features outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G85 and the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and H400.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G85 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H400 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G85 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.