FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix AV255
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AV250 matches up against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Panasonic ZS8
| AV250 | ZS8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm AV250
| ZS8 | AV250 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS8
| AV250 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm AV250 and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the AV250 compared to the ZS8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AV250 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and ZS8.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Other name | FinePix AV255 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 210 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 shots | 340 shots |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $160 | $275 |