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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the AV250 scores vs the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS25

 AV250 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS25 AV250 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS25

 AV250 ZS25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the AV250 and the ZS25.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged AV250 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
32
great max aperture (f)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS25
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 193 grams (0.43 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $160 $300