• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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Differences

Fujifilm AV100 advantages over Panasonic GF2

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Panasonic GF2 advantages over Fujifilm AV100

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.6 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm A220
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm A220
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm AV100
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
Panasonic GF2
Pentax E90
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm AV200

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm AV200
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
Panasonic GF2
Fujifilm AV200
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic GF3

Fujifilm AV100
Panasonic GF3
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $675
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GF3
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup
  • $675
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Panasonic GF3X

Fujifilm AV100
Panasonic GF3X
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $750
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic GF2
Panasonic GF3X
  • $617
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $750
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
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