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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400

    5.18 in
    3.6 in
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera
    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      5.1 in
      3.74 in
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400 Digital Camera
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      User rating
      87
      3.7 out of 5
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      3 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Sensor typeMOSCCD

      Image

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      ISO
      • 100
      • 200
      • 400
      • 800
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • 6400
      • Auto
      • 80
      • 3200
      • Auto
      ISO minimum10080
      ISO maximum64003200
      Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px5152 x 3864 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Incandescent
      • Push
      Supported image file formats
      • JPG
      • RAW
      		JPG
      Image stabilizeryesyes
      Supported aspect ratios
      • 1:1
      • 3:2
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      • 4:3
      • 16:9

      Optics and focus

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Optical zoom24.0 x50.0 x
      Digital zoom4.0 x126.0 x
      Maximum aperture2.83.4
      Brightness adjustmentyesyes
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      • Face tracking
      • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Centre weighted Auto Focus
      • Face tracking
      • Multi Point Auto Focus
      • Spot Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      Filter diameter2.05 in2.17 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT

      Photography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 10
      • 2
      • 10
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash on
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Slow sync
      • Auto
      • Flash OFF
      • Flash ON
      • Slow Sync
      Scene modes
      • Children
      • Food
      • Night portrait
      • Portrait
      • Sunset
      • Landscape
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night
      • Night portrait
      • Pet
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Landscape

      Videography features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1280 x 720 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      Recording resolutions
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      • 1920 x 1080
      • 3840 x 2160
      • 640 x 480
      • 1280 x 720
      HD type4K Ultra HDHD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVC
      • H.264
      • MP4

      Audio features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Built-in microphoneyesyes
      Built-in speakersyesyes

      Design

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Body typeBridgeCompact
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Weight22.58 oz22.15 oz
      Width5.18 in5.1 in
      Height3.6 in3.74 in
      Depth4.61 in4.81 in

      Power

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)380300
      AC adapter includedYyes

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      HDMIyesno
      USB version2.02.0

      Other features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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