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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony H400
(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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H400, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 11 months later than the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS6 matches up against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony H400

 TS6 H400 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic TS6

 H400 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H400

 TS6 H400 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TS6 compared to the H400.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and H400.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TS6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony H400
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great battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
great battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Sony H400
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $268