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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 24 months after the ZR3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T400 ZR3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm T400

 ZR3 Fujifilm T400 

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm T400 ZR3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 has outside dimensions 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 ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the ZR3.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and ZR3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and ZR3.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T400 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.35 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $280