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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 7 months before the FX90 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the AV200 grades versus the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FX90

 AV200 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FX90 AV200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FX90

 AV200 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 versus the FX90.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and FX90.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV200 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
60
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-08-26
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 shots 200 shots
Battery format 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 price $0 $227