FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV200 matches up against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV200 features 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) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV200 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AV200 compared to the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AV200 and SZ8.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.