FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FS42
| Z800EXR | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Panasonic 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 |