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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 24 months after the FS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the AV250 scores vs the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FS25

 AV250 FS25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FS25 AV250 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FS25

 AV250 FS25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides 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 FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 vs the FS25.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FS25.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher AV250 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography features
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
33
great max aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
26
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FS25
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $230