Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V
Portability
87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
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87 Imaging
53 Features
65 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Old Model is Sony HX300
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Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS100 (1") and HX400V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS100 grades vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Sony HX400V
| ZS100 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS100
| HX400V | ZS100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX400V
| ZS100 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 features outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS100 versus the HX400V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and HX400V is 87 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and HX400V.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS100 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent ZS100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sony HX400V Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
fixed screen
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (660g)
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quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
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lighter than competitors in class (312g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660g)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | MOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 312 grams (0.69 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 70 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 559 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $700 | $448 |
