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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched around the same time to the FH2 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the AV200 matches up vs the FH2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH2

 AV200 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FH2 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH2

 AV200 FH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AV200 and the FH2.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and FH2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
29
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
great battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display 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 capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 168g (0.37 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 270 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $149