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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was announced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm T400 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Fujifilm T400

 TS1 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS1

 Fujifilm T400 TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T400 vs the TS1.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and TS1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
64
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS1
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-27
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $380