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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out 12 months prior to the FH8 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AV200 grades versus the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FH8

 AV200 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FH8 AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH8

 AV200 FH8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AV200 against the FH8.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and FH8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH8 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography details
29
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 260 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $149