Nikon S70 vs Panasonic FS42

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S70 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very similar but the S70 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S70 was manufactured 4 months later than the FS42 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S70 grades vs the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 features outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon S70 versus Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S70 vs the FS42.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and FS42.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S70 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S70 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.