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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 6 months before the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic FZ47

 AV250 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the FujiFilm AV250

 FZ47 AV250 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ47

 AV250 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 and the FZ47.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and FZ47 is 94 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and FZ47.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (498g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography details
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
52
good battery life (400 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography factors
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging factors
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (498 grams)
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic FZ47
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 498g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 400 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $379