Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H400

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS5 scores against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 has outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 versus the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and H400.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.