Fujifilm X-A7 vs Panasonic FS42

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic FS42, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and FS42 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 10 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the FS42.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and FS42 is 86 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and FS42.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will provide you with more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.