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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 5 years before the SZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the AV250 scores against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic SZ10

 AV250 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm AV250

 SZ10 AV250 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic SZ10

 AV250 SZ10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 features outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 versus the SZ10.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and SZ10.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
67
lighter than others (177g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 200 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 One One
Price at launch $160 $200