FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- New Model is Panasonic ZS25

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AV250 was launched 15 months earlier than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the AV250 grades against the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS20
AV250 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm AV250
ZS20 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS20
AV250 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 and the ZS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and ZS20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older AV250 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | FinePix AV255 | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-04-26 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $160 | $349 |