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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 13 months later than the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 scores vs the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH3

 AV250 FH3 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FH3 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH3

 AV250 FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 against the FH3.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger AV250 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
33
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging highlights
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Mic 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 grams (0.37 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $160 $160