• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FP1 advantages over Fujifilm AV100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.8 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)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm AV100 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FP1

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $150 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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 Olympus FE-5010

Panasonic DMC-FP1
Olympus FE-5010
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FP1 vs Olympus FE-5010

Fujifilm AV100
Olympus FE-5010
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $190
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Olympus FE-5010

Compared to Fujifilm A220

Panasonic DMC-FP1
Fujifilm A220
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-FP1 vs Fujifilm A220

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm A220
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Fujifilm A220

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FP3

Panasonic DMC-FP1
Panasonic DMC-FP3
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FP1 vs Panasonic DMC-FP3

Fujifilm AV100
Panasonic DMC-FP3
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $128
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Panasonic DMC-FP3

Compared to Pentax E90

Panasonic DMC-FP1
Pentax E90
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic DMC-FP1 vs 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

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Pentax E90

Compared to Fujifilm JX250

Panasonic DMC-FP1
Fujifilm JX250
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Panasonic DMC-FP1 vs Fujifilm JX250

Fujifilm AV100
Fujifilm JX250
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm AV100 vs Fujifilm JX250

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