FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20
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93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AV250 was released 13 months after the FH20 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the AV250 matches up versus the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH20
AV250 | FH20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm AV250
FH20 | AV250 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH20
AV250 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 versus the FH20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and FH20.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AV250 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Other name | FinePix AV255 | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $160 | $179 |