Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42
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Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z110 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z110 over the Panasonic FS42
Fujifilm Z110 | FS42 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm Z110
FS42 | Fujifilm Z110 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z110 and Panasonic FS42
Fujifilm Z110 | FS42 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z110 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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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 |