FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS4
| AV250 | TS4 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the FujiFilm AV250
| TS4 | AV250 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS4
| AV250 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.
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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic 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 |