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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 6 months later than the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the AV250 grades versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FX700

 AV250 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FX700 AV250 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FX700

 AV250 FX700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the FX700.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and FX700.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography highlights
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
32
very good max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FX700
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $399