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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T400 grades versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm T400 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm T400

 ZS8 Fujifilm T400 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm T400 ZS8 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm T400 has outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T400 versus the ZS8.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T400 and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and ZS8.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T400 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
64
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T400
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $275