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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix AV255
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 6 months before the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AV250 grades vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax RZ10

 AV250 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the FujiFilm AV250

 RZ10 AV250 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RZ10

 AV250 RZ10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm AV250 enjoys outside 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 Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AV250 compared to the RZ10.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and RZ10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography information
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (178 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
66
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (178 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AV250
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax RZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio RZ10
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (0.37 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 178 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $200