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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 18 months after the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AV200 matches up versus the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZR1

 AV200 ZR1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZR1 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZR1

 AV200 ZR1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AV200 against the ZR1.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and ZR1.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern AV200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
56
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZR1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $280