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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 8 months earlier than the FH7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the AV250 matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH7

 AV250 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FH7 AV250 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH7

 AV250 FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 and the FH7.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and FH7 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and FH7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
30
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography highlights
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH7
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FS22
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $149