Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DC-FZ1000 IICyber-shot DSC-H400
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
      MSRP$899/£769/€849$320
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      ProcessorVenus EngineBionz
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485152 x 3864
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points49
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Focal Length9.1 - 146 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 400 mm25 - 1550 mm
      Optical Zoom16x63.3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.0f/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm1 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear Photo LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot201k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps0.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 20.1 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
      Auto
      Flash On
      Slow Synchro
      Flash Off
      Advanced Flash
      Flash Range13.50 m at Auto ISO8.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s]
      AVCHD
      1920 x 1080p
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/29.97/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Dimensions136 x 97 x 132 mm (5.35 x 3.82 x 5.2")130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)808 g (1.78 lb / 28.50 oz)628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.8"7.7 x 7.1 x 4.8"
      Package Weight3.105 lb2.45 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Battery PackDMW-BLC12PP
      Battery Life350 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Self TimerYes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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