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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was brought out 6 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AV250 scores against the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS60

 AV250 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS60 AV250 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS60

 AV250 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the AV250 against the ZS60.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV250 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged AV250 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV250
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than others (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
73
lighter than others (282g)
has touch focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
32
fast max aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
25
fast max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS60
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 320 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $160 $248