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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV250 scores versus the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic TS5

 AV250 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the FujiFilm AV250

 TS5 AV250 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS5

 AV250 TS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outer measurements 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 TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the AV250 vs the TS5.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Panasonic TS5 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
72
great battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
33
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
26
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic TS5
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 370 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
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
Launch price $160 $350