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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
Sony H400
(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
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was brought out 11 months later than the H400 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS50 grades vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Sony H400

 ZS50 H400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Panasonic ZS50

 H400 ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H400

 ZS50 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS50 against the H400.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and H400.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (243g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (628 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
Landscape photography with Sony H400
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
comes with external mic support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Sony H400
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 44 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 138 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $268