Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H400
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(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
- Launched February 2014
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Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS3 was launched 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS3 scores against the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony H400
| ZS3 | H400 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic ZS3
| H400 | ZS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H400
| ZS3 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS3 vs the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS3 and H400.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
| 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 score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $268 |
