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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T400 scores against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm T400 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm T400

 ZS70 Fujifilm T400 
RevealedApril 2017January 2012More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm T400 ZS70 

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm T400 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 against the ZS70.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T400 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
60
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T400
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $450