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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 13 months prior to the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS4

 AV250 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS4 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS4

 AV250 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with external measurements 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 TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the AV250 and the TS4.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
32
great max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS4
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
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
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $160 $399