FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS30

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.