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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Overview

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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The ZS100 was unveiled 24 months after the HX400V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

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 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS100

 HX400V ZS100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX400V

 ZS100 HX400V 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and HX400V is 87 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
64
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
51
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (312g)
fixed screen
50
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
67
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
55
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
75
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)
53
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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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
68
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)
49
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
Sony HX400V Vlogging information
35
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
29
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony 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