Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
96 Imaging
37 Features
24 Overall
31
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
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The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T400 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm T400 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm T400
| S3 | Fujifilm T400 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic S3
| Fujifilm T400 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the S3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and S3.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T400 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Fujifilm T400 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lighter than average (117g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography highlights
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic S3
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias 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 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $150 | $110 |