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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70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

          

          

            
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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

          

          

            
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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).
Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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        


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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
Photography Glossary
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