Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2014
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ3 was announced 13 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ3 scores against the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Sony H400
| SZ3 | H400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic SZ3
| H400 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H400
| SZ3 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ3 and the H400.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ3 and H400.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SZ3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 628 gr (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 300 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $150 | $268 |
