Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20
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![Fujifilm FinePix T400 front Fujifilm FinePix T400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-T400/Fujifilm-T400-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20/Panasonic-ZS20-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm T400 was introduced 3 months earlier than the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T400 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm T400 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm T400
ZS20 | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm T400 | ZS20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 enjoys outer measurements 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the ZS20.
![Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and ZS20.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T400 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively.
![Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T400-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 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 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $150 | $349 |