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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 7 months before the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS3

 AV250 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS3 AV250 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS3

 AV250 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 versus the TS3.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography features
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
30
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
63
better than average battery (310 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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