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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

5.13 in
3.82 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
5.1 in
3.74 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
9
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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10
2.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
42 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
44
4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
40
4.4 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
55 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Sensor typeMOSCCD
Sensor size0.24 in0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px5152 x 3864 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2736x2736
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2304x2304
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
  • 3648x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 5152x2896
  • 1920x1080
ProcessorVenus EngineBIONZ

Image

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO minimum10080
ISO maximum32003200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px5152 x 3864 px
White balance presets59
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
JPG
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 4:3
  • 16:9

Optics and focus

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Optical zoom60.0 x63.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x500.0 x
Minimum aperture2.83.4
Maximum aperture2.83.4
Focal length equiv20 - 120025 - 1550
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
AutofocusTracking Auto Focus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Normal focus range11.81 in0.39 in

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Screen size2.95 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Screen dots460000460000
Touch screenyesno
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in0.2 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution202000.0 px201000.0 px

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus32
Exposure compensation minus-3-2
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNoNo
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range13.58.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
Continuous drive9.0 fps0.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyesno
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
  • 2

Videography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HDHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MP4

Audio features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Microphone typeStereoMono
Speaker typeMonoMono

Design

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Body typeBridgeBridge
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Weight19.82 oz22.15 oz
Width5.13 in5.1 in
Height3.82 in3.74 in
Depth4.65 in4.81 in

Storage

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Internal storage200.0 mB55.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Micro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MS XC-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

Power

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyes

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
HDMIyesno
USB version2.02.0
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
GPSnono

Pros & Cons

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