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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Revealed January 2023
  • Superseded the Panasonic S5
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S5 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and S5 II (24MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and S5 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The AV200 was released 13 years earlier than the S5 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the AV200 matches up vs the S5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic S5 II

 AV200 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the FujiFilm AV200

 S5 II AV200 
RevealedJanuary 2023January 2011More recent by 146 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S5 II

 AV200 S5 II 

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S5 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AV200 against the S5 II.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and S5 II is 94 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV200 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S5 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 II Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography highlights
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (370 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging information
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S5 II
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2023-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 779
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Available lenses - 65
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 5952x3968
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
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 images 370 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $0 $2,000