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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was announced 5 years prior to the TS30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 grades vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS30

 AV250 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS30 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS30

 AV250 TS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 versus the TS30.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and TS30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
32
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
25
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS30
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style 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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $160 $180