Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1/Panasonic-ZS1-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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 ZS1 vs Sony H400 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
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The ZS1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS1 matches up versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony H400
ZS1 | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic ZS1
H400 | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony H400
ZS1 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS1 compared to the H400.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 size comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and H400.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony H400 will render more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $268 |