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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix AV255
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was introduced 19 months after the W60 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AV250 grades against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax W60

 AV250 W60 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the FujiFilm AV250

 W60 AV250 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax W60

 AV250 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AV250 and the W60.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AV250 and W60.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the FujiFilm AV250 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Pentax W60
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Travel photography advice
Pentax W60 Travel photography advice
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax W60
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as FinePix AV255 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $160 $300