FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Updated by Panasonic ZS60

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Below, we are looking at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AV250 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 matches up against the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS50
AV250 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm AV250
ZS50 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS50
AV250 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 against the ZS50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and ZS50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Also referred to as | FinePix AV255 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 243g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | 300 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 |
Launch price | $160 | $350 |