Casio EX-Z35 vs Panasonic FS42

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z35 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z35 was released 11 months after the FS42 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z35 matches up versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has sizing 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-Z35 and Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z35 versus the FS42.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z35 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and FS42.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z35 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z35 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z35 will have a benefit in sensor tech.