Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Panasonic FS42
Fujifilm X-T1 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | April 2009 | Newer by 61 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Fujifilm X-T1
FS42 | Fujifilm X-T1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Panasonic FS42
Fujifilm X-T1 | FS42 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $1,300 | $580 |