FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the FujiFilm AV200
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH2
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
See the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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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 |