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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled 5 months later than the TS3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T400 grades against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm T400 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm T400

 TS3 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm T400 TS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T400 vs the TS3.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and TS3.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm T400 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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great battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 310 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $380