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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed at a similar time to the S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AV250 grades vs the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic S1

 AV250 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S1 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic S1

 AV250 S1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AV250 vs the S1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and S1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic S1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $269