Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS42

The following is a extended assessment of the Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty similar but the TRYX (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TRYX was launched 21 months after the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TRYX scores vs the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim TRYX and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are available at Casio TRYX Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio TRYX enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TRYX and the FS42.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and FS42 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and FS42.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TRYX due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Casio TRYX will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TRYX will have an advantage in sensor innovation.