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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was revealed 24 months after the TS1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the AV250 scores vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS1

 AV250 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS1 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS1

 AV250 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 vs the TS1.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and TS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern AV250 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
great max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS1
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $160 $380