Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T400 was launched 19 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up against the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T400 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm T400 | ZS5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm T400
ZS5 | Fujifilm T400 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm T400 | ZS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T400 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T400 and the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T400 and ZS5.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T400 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Pricing at release | $150 | $300 |