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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was released 21 months after the ZS3 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the AV200 scores vs the ZS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZS3

 AV200 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZS3 AV200 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS3

 AV200 ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV200 compared to the ZS3.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and ZS3.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher AV200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Sports photography camera
29
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography features
56
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography info
27
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $200