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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Panasonic ZS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS20

 AV250 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS20 AV250 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2011More recent by 15 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS20

 AV250 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
68
lighter than average (206 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
32
great max aperture (f)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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