FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS15
AV250 | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm AV250
ZS15 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS15
AV250 | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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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 |