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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 24 months before the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV200 grades versus the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic SZ3

 AV200 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 SZ3 AV200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic SZ3

 AV200 SZ3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AV200 against the SZ3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and SZ3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than average (126g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $150