Clicky

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(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
Panasonic FS42
(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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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 ban

The 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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Panasonic FS42

 EX-G1 FS42 
AnnouncedNovember 2009April 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-G1

 FS42 EX-G1 

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS42

 EX-G1 FS42 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography info
Panasonic FS42 Street photography info
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (154g)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-G1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (154g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (154 grams)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-G1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Panasonic FS42
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
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