Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2017
- Old Model is Panasonic GH4
- New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GH5 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GH5 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The GH5 was unveiled 2 years after the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GH5 scores versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Sony H400
GH5 | H400 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic GH5
H400 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Sony H400
GH5 | H400 |
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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 features external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH5 versus the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and H400.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH5 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger GH5 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 725 gr (1.60 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,298 | $268 |