Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
- 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor size.

The EX-FS10 was released 3 months earlier than the FS42 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-FS10 grades versus the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-FS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FS10 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FS42
EX-FS10 | FS42 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-FS10
FS42 | EX-FS10 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS42
EX-FS10 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | April 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the FS42.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FS10 and FS42.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-FS10 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FS42 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-7.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) | 132 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | NP-80 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $580 |