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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
28

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
29
 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
20
 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
59
 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)
64
 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
32
 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
25
 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