Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      BrandPanasonicSony
      ModelLumix DMC-FZ300Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      MSRP$599$499
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ProcessorVenus EngineBionz X
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2048 x 1536), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1360), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920)3,648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 920 x 1080, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 11520 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      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 DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Number of Focus Points499
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Focal Length4.5 - 108 mm4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom24x50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification8.1x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 60 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP for up to 53 Frames      		Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off      		Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
      Flash Range8.80 m at Auto ISO8.50 m ISO Auto
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountWireless
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps
      640 x 480 at 29.97/240 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Dimensions132 x 92 x 117 mm (5.2 x 3.62 x 4.61")130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")
      Weight (inc. batteries)691 g (1.52 lb / 24.37 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.2 x 5.1"7.45 x 5.9 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.715 lb2.155 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life300 shots300 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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