Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS42

Here, we are comparing the Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A10 was unveiled 6 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A10 scores vs the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A10 vs the FS42.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and FS42 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and FS42.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon A10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.