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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AV200 was brought out 7 months after the ZS5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AV200 scores versus the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZS5

 AV200 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZS5 AV200 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS5

 AV200 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV200 versus the ZS5.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV200 and ZS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV200 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent AV200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography features
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $300