FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic SZ8

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the AV250 matches up against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and SZ8.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.