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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(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
Panasonic ZS50
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS50

 AV250 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS50 AV250 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS50

 AV250 ZS50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
66
lighter than competition in class (243 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography information
32
great max aperture (f)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (32mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS50
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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