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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced within a month of the S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the AV200 scores against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic S1

 AV200 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S1 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S1

 AV200 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AV200 vs the S1.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and S1.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV200 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic S1
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
29
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $269