Panasonic GX85 vs Sony H400

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX85 vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and H400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX85 was brought out 2 years later than the H400 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GX85 grades versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 vs Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GX85 compared to the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and H400 is 83 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and H400.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H400 will offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer GX85 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.