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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Released January 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Panasonic FS42, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 11 years after the FS42 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades versus the FS42 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm X-E4 FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2021April 2009More modern by 144 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 FS42 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm X-E4 FS42 

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E4 enjoys outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the FS42.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and FS42 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E4 and FS42.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E4 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E4 will result in more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography information
Panasonic FS42 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography details
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
16
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography highlights
88
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging info
82
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic FS42
 Fujifilm X-E4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-01-27 2009-04-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 58 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 6.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $849 $580