Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic SZ8

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T400 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 has exterior measurements 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 SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the SZ8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and SZ8 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and SZ8.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.