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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 7 months before the FX90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV250 matches up versus the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FX90

 AV250 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FX90 AV250 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FX90

 AV250 FX90 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the AV250 vs the FX90.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FX90.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
30
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
60
offers touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Landscape photography camera
33
good max aperture (f)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
26
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FX90
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-08-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 shots 200 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $227