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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FZ28

 AV250 FZ28 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FZ28 AV250 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ28

 AV250 FZ28 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography factors
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography advice
32
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ28
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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