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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic FS42, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and FS42 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 5 years after the FS42 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm X-T1 FS42 
IntroducedApril 2014April 2009Newer by 61 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 FS42 Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic FS42

 Fujifilm X-T1 FS42 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the FS42.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and FS42 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and FS42.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T1 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography details
75
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography factors
67
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging information
33
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic FS42
 Fujifilm X-T1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-04-14 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 6.3
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.30 m
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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