FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the AV250 grades versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 features physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 versus the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and ZS80.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.