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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out 6 months earlier than the LS5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AV200 grades versus the LS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic LS5

 AV200 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm AV200

 LS5 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LS5

 AV200 LS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outside 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) and the Panasonic LS5 has proportions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 against the LS5.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and LS5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic LS5
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
29
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Travel photography camera
56
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV200
Vlogging with Panasonic LS5
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 160 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 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 One One
Launch cost $0 $294