Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberZS100HX400V
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz100
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Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111130
Width (mm)44103
Height (mm)6593
Weight (g)309660
Waterproof--
SuccessorPanasonic ZS200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.4
Sensor format1 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1628.07
Sensor width (mm)13.26.17
Sensor height (mm)8.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.19
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score70-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.5-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)559-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 2592(6.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.99.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo soundAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 12 elements in 10 groups (5 aspherical elements/9 aspherical surfaces)Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0024.00 - 1,200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.00 - 91.003.00 - 215.00
Zoom ratio (x)1050
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)501
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with DFD: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area / Pinpoint; Eye Sensor AFContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2-inch 1160K-dot equiv., Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.26x / 0.46x (35mm equiv.), Eye SensorEVF type; 0.2-inch (0.5cm), 201k-dots
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)386,666201,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.26-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125 - 12800, 25600* (* Extended ISOs); 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto (80-3200), limit), 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • c.temp
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fliter
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, SpotMulti segment, Center- weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryScene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st / 2nd
  • auto
  • auto/red- eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red- eye reduction
  • slow sync./red- eye reduction
  • advanced flash
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync.
  • slow sync.
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 8.0m (Wide), 0.7 - 3.8m (Tele)ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection-Multi Interface Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps-+
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro-hdmi (type d)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.99.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.5-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.110.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.63-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.03-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300300
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)260380
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • none; silkypix developer studio is available for download at the ichikawa soft laboratory website
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in silver or black.BIONZ X image processor, 10fps full-res burst mode, 4K still image output over HDMI, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC



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