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Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z110
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 145g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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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Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z110 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z110 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z110 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z110 was released 2 years after the FS42 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z110 scores versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm Z110 FS42 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2009Newer by 34 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm Z110

 FS42 Fujifilm Z110 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z110 and Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm Z110 FS42 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z110 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z110 versus Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z110 vs the FS42.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z110 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z110 and FS42.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z110 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z110 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Z110 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z110
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
55
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
68
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z110
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
30
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z110 and Panasonic FS42
 Fujifilm FinePix Z110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 132 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $580