Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS42

Lets look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 18 months later than the FS42 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the FS42.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and FS42 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and FS42.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Casio EX-Z16 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z16 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.