FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Launched January 2009

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AV250 was launched 24 months after the FZ28 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AV250 scores against the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FZ28
AV250 | FZ28 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm AV250
FZ28 | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ28
AV250 | FZ28 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
See the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ28 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 compared to the FZ28.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and FZ28.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern AV250 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Also referred to as | FinePix AV255 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 417g (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $160 | $599 |