FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is pretty similar but the AV200 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The AV200 was announced 4 years prior to the LX100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm AV200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the AV200 grades against the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 offers 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) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the AV200 vs the LX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and LX100 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and LX100.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The AV200 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the FujiFilm AV200 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AV200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.