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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV205
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV200 matches up vs the TS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic TS5

 AV200 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm AV200

 TS5 AV200 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic TS5

 AV200 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV200 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV200 versus the TS5.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and TS5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older AV200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
29
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography features
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
27
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $350