• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 1550.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony H400 advantages over Panasonic FZ2500

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $898
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,550 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    628g vs 966g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic FZ2500 advantages over Sony H400

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.41 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.4
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.4 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged camera body with many physical controls; Generally excellent image quality & high ISO performance for its class; Versatile zoom lens; Fast and accurate autofocus; Unlimited 4K video recording; Fast full-res burst mode with generous buffers.

  • Continuous autofocus performance struggles at telephoto end; Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); Lens produces soft corners at most focal lengths.

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P600

Sony H400
Nikon P600
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic FZ2500
Nikon P600
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Sony H400
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Canon SX60

Sony H400
Canon SX60
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic FZ2500
Canon SX60
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony H400
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Panasonic FZ2500
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $899
  • 1 inch

Compared to Nikon B700

Sony H400
Nikon B700
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Panasonic FZ2500
Nikon B700
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
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