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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 12 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the AV250 matches up versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZR3

 AV250 ZR3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZR3 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZR3

 AV250 ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 offers physical measurements 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 ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the ZR3.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and ZR3.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher AV250 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Sports photography camera
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
32
great maximum aperture (f)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging highlights
25
great maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZR3
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $280