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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was announced 6 months prior to the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AV200 matches up versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Panasonic ZS8

 AV200 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm AV200

 ZS8 AV200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS8

 AV200 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV200 offers physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AV200 against the ZS8.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AV200 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and ZS8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (210g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Alternate name FinePix AV205 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $275