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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 9 months before the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T400 scores vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm T400 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm T400

 LX7 Fujifilm T400 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2012More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm T400 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the LX7.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and LX7.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T400 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Fujifilm T400 will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
great battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $400