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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was released 6 months earlier than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AV250 scores vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS7

 AV250 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS7 AV250 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS7

 AV250 ZS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the AV250 and the ZS7.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography info
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV250
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
30
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
63
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
32
good max aperture (f)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (32mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $350