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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 24 months after the TS2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm T400 TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm T400

 TS2 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm T400 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 features 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) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the TS2.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and TS2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T400 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $350