Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
- Introduced November 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very close but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe EX-G1 was released 8 months later than the FS42 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-G1 grades against the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-G1 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FS42
EX-G1 | FS42 | |||
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Announced | November 2009 | April 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-G1
FS42 | EX-G1 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS42
EX-G1 | FS42 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-G1 has physical measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-G1 against the FS42.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and FS42.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-G1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-G1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer EX-G1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-11-18 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.4 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.40 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 154 grams (0.34 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" 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-800 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $61 | $580 |