FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH27
AV200 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the FujiFilm AV200
FH27 | AV200 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH27
AV200 | FH27 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |