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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic FP3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was manufactured 2 years later than the FP3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T400 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the FP3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm T400 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Fujifilm T400

 FP3 Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic FP3

 Fujifilm T400 FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic FP3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the FP3.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and FP3 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and FP3.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm T400 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography details
Panasonic FP3 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (155g)
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic FP3
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $182