FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70

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").

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS80
AV250 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm AV250
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 86 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS80
AV250 | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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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 |