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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS80

 AV250 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS80 AV250 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 86 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS80

 AV250 ZS80 

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternative name FinePix AV255 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 shots 380 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $160 $448