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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced around the same time to the FH5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AV250 matches up versus the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH5

 AV250 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FH5 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH5

 AV250 FH5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 vs the FH5.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
71
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
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
Launch cost $160 $169