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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
28
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was revealed 12 months before the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T400 grades against the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm T400 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm T400

 ZS30 Fujifilm T400 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm T400 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the ZS30.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T400 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (198g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others in class (198 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 lbs) 198g (0.44 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $250