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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic TS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 12 months later than the TS2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the AV250 scores against the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS2

 AV250 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS2 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS2

 AV250 TS2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical dimensions 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AV250 against the TS2.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and TS2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
30
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
32
great max aperture (f)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS2
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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