Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H400

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS25 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS25 was launched 13 months before the H400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS25 grades vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS25 and the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and H400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS25 will be behind in sensor innovation.