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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 12 months before the FH8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AV250 scores vs the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FH8

 AV250 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FH8 AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH8

 AV250 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides physical 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 FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH8 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 depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 against the FH8.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FH8.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 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 factors
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
68
lighter than others in class (123g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FH8
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 123 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $149