FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the AV250 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The AV250 was brought out 21 months later than the ZS1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AV250 matches up versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the AV250 against the ZS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The AV250 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm AV250 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AV250 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.