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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH20

 AV250 FH20 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FH20 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH20

 AV250 FH20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
32
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging advice
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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