Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX400V and Panasonic FZ70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX400V has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ70 has external dimensions of 130 x 97 x 118 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65″) and weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX400V and the Panasonic FZ70. Sony HX400V has the same height with Panasonic FZ70. On the other hand, with a width of 93mm, it is 4 narrower and also with a thickness of 103mm, it is 15mm thinner than Panasonic FZ70.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX400V and Panasonic FZ70.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX400V and Panasonic FZ70.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FZ70 is 54g lighter than the Sony HX400V but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX400V and Panasonic FZ70's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX400V features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ70 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX400V.