Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 24 months after the FS42 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the FS42.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and FS42.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm Z900EXR provides a benefit in sensor innovation.