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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 24 months after the FZ28 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AV200 grades against the FZ28 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic FZ28

 AV200 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm AV200

 FZ28 AV200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FZ28

 AV200 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with outer 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 FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the AV200 against the FZ28.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher AV200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography details
29
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
56
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography highlights
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resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
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wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $599