FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 12 months prior to the SZ7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV200 matches up against the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AV200 against the SZ7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older AV200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.