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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX7
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and H400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The LX5 was unveiled 3 years before the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the LX5 grades vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Sony H400

 LX5 H400 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic LX5

 H400 LX5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014December 2011More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Sony H400

 LX5 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX5 has external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX5 and the H400.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX5 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H400 will provide greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older LX5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
Sports photography with Sony H400
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
59
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (271 grams)
26
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others (628 grams)
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Panasonic LX5 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-15 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $294 $268