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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was manufactured 16 months after the FS42 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z800EXR grades against the FS42 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FS42

 Z800EXR FS42 
ReleasedJuly 2010April 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 FS42 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS42

 Z800EXR FS42 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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 FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the FS42.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and FS42.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Z800EXR should have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (158 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography highlights
32
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (158g)
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS42
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Also Known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $580