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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 16 months after the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z800 grades vs the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FS42

 EX-Z800 FS42 
LaunchedAugust 2010April 2009More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FS42 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS42

 EX-Z800 FS42 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 and the FS42.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and FS42.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z800 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Casio EX-Z800 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
Panasonic FS42 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
29
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS42
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-03 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $580