FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 18 months later than the ZR1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the AV250 scores against the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with physical dimensions 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 ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the AV250 versus the ZR1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and ZR1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent AV250 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.