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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out very close to the FH27 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV200 scores versus the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH27

 AV200 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FH27 AV200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH27

 AV200 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 and the FH27.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and FH27.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH27
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VI
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $229