FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The AV250 was announced 21 months before the LX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the AV250 scores vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 vs the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and LX7.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The AV250 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.