Comparisons / Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
BrandPanasonicSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberGM5HX400V
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)99130
Width (mm)36103
Height (mm)6093
Weight (g)294660
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GM1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.4
Sensor format4/31/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.928.07
Sensor width (mm)17.36.17
Sensor height (mm)134.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.771.19
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score66-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.1-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)721-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 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 (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.79.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)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)24.00 - 64.0024.00 - 1,200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 32.003.00 - 215.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.6750
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)201
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFContrast Detection: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1,166K-dot eq. "Live View Finder", 100% coverage, 0.92x / 0.46x(35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4EVF type; 0.2-inch (0.5cm), 201k-dots
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)388,666201,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.92-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6003,200
Minimum iso (native)20080
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600; in 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
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • 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 modes1728-zone Intelligent 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, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue SkyScene 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. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • wireless flash supported
  • advanced flash
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear sync.
  • slow sync.
  • wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)7-
Flash range descriptionBundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)ISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/50-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeMulti Interface Shoe
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 (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
-
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
  • via 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)0.59-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.55-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.79.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5610
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.34
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.14
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.12-
Startup time (s)1-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210300
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)220380
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 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
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.6 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.2 se
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresExternal flash unit included. Available in black or red.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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