Panasonic GF7 vs Sony H400

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GF7 versus Sony H400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was introduced 12 months after the H400 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GF7 grades vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GF7 versus the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and H400.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H400 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher GF7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.