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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced within a month of the FX78 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV200 scores against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FX78

 AV200 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FX78 AV200 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FX78

 AV200 FX78 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AV200 and the FX78.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography advice
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
27
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FX78
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.37 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 200 photos
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $210