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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 13 months after the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AV200 matches up vs the FH3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH3

 AV200 FH3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FH3 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH3

 AV200 FH3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AV200 and the FH3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and FH3.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer AV200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $160