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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(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
Panasonic FS42
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Panasonic FS42

 EX-FS10 FS42 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-FS10

 FS42 EX-FS10 

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS42

 EX-FS10 FS42 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography advice
25
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography features
26
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
22
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Panasonic FS42
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
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