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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 7 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AV250 grades vs the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS70

 AV250 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm AV250

 ZS70 AV250 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011Newer by 76 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS70

 AV250 ZS70 

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the AV250 compared to the ZS70.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and ZS70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged AV250 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as FinePix AV255 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $160 $450