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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced November 2008
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX5
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the AV200 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor size.

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The AV200 was announced 2 years after the LX3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV200 scores against the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic LX3

 AV200 LX3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011November 2008Newer by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 LX3 AV200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LX3

 AV200 LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV200 and the LX3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and LX3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and LX3.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The AV200 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm AV200 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent AV200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors in class (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography information
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
56
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (265g)
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic LX3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Also called as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 265 gr (0.58 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $449