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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 7 years before the TG-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the AV250 matches up versus the TG-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Olympus TG-5

 AV250 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TG-5 AV250 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011Newer by 77 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-5

 AV250 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior 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 TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 versus Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the TG-5.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and TG-5.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Olympus TG-5 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography advice
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
32
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Olympus TG-5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Olympus Tough TG-5
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $449