Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30
93 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T400 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm T400 | ZS30 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm T400
ZS30 | Fujifilm T400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic 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 |