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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 18 months before the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the AV250 scores versus the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS15

 AV250 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS15 AV250 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS15

 AV250 ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external dimensions 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 ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the AV250 and the ZS15.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and ZS15.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
33
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
26
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (208g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $279