FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic GX1

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic GX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is very comparable but the AV250 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The AV250 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the GX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AV250 scores against the GX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer 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 GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 against the GX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and GX1 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and GX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The AV250 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.