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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 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 LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was manufactured 6 months prior to the LS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the AV250 grades against the LS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic LS5

 AV250 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the FujiFilm AV250

 LS5 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic LS5

 AV250 LS5 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic LS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AV250 compared to the LS5.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and LS5 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and LS5.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Panasonic LS5 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
65
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
33
good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
26
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic LS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos 160 photos
Form of battery AA AA
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $294