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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was brought out 12 months before the SZ1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the AV200 scores versus the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic SZ1

 AV200 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SZ1 AV200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic SZ1

 AV200 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the AV200 vs the SZ1.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
56
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
70
lighter than others in class (131g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography information
27
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic SZ1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $179