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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 18 months after the FE-5020 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AV250 scores against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus FE-5020

 AV250 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FE-5020 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus FE-5020

 AV250 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the AV250 against the FE-5020.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FE-5020.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
33
great max aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus FE-5020
Other name FinePix AV255 X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $160