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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 12 months prior to the S2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AV200 scores vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic S2

 AV200 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the FujiFilm AV200

 S2 AV200 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S2

 AV200 S2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 has outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AV200 versus the S2.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and S2.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged AV200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Panasonic S2 Sports photography features
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography information
Panasonic S2 Travel photography information
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
71
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (112g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Panasonic S2 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic S2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also Known as FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
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
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 112g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 280 images
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $109