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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was manufactured 12 months after the ZR3 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the AV200 matches up against the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZR3

 AV200 ZR3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZR3 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZR3

 AV200 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AV200 versus the ZR3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV200 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV200 and ZR3.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent AV200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography details
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography info
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 159 gr (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 Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $280