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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled very close to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T400 grades against the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm T400 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm T400

 S2 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm T400 S2 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the S2.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and S2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm T400 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (112 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 280 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $109