Panasonic GF6 vs Sony H400

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF6 and Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF6 was brought out 10 months before the H400 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GF6 grades against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 and Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 vs the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and H400 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and H400.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H400 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GF6 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.