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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the AV200 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was introduced 24 months before the ZS30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AV200 scores against the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZS30

 AV200 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZS30 AV200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS30

 AV200 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the AV200 versus the ZS30.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older AV200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
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 ZS30
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $250