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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
41 Overall
38

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was manufactured very close to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 scores versus the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic SZ7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm T400 SZ7 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm T400

					

					

						
 SZ7 Fujifilm T400 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ7

					

					

						
 Fujifilm T400 SZ7 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the SZ7.
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and SZ7.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

						Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography information
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (133g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography details
38
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
65
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 long zoom (280mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (180 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
 lighter than others (133 grams)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography factors
37
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
42
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm T400 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic support
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (133g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $199