Kodak Touch vs Panasonic FS42

On this page, we are looking at the Kodak Touch versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Touch (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the Touch (1/3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The Touch was unveiled 21 months after the FS42 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Touch grades vs the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Touch & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak Touch Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Touch compared to the FS42.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Touch and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and FS42.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Touch with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Kodak Touch will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger Touch provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.