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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was brought out 12 months prior to the XS1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T400 scores vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm T400 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm T400

 XS1 Fujifilm T400 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm T400 XS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T400 features physical 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 compared to the XS1.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T400
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $130