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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T400 was brought out 12 months before the SZ3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T400 grades versus the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm T400 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm T400

 SZ3 Fujifilm T400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm T400 SZ3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the SZ3.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and SZ3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ3
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than others (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 126g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $150