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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was introduced 12 months prior to the F5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the F5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm T400 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm T400

 F5 Fujifilm T400 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm T400 F5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the F5.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and F5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T400 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T400 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Panasonic F5
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging factors
Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $100