FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 24 months prior to the XS1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AV250 scores vs the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the AV250 versus the XS1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and XS1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older AV250 is going to be behind in sensor tech.