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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic FS42, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was introduced 11 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G100 grades against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic FS42

 G100 FS42 
LaunchedJune 2020April 2009More recent by 137 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k230kCrisper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G100

 FS42 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FS42

 G100 FS42 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G100 against the FS42.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FS42 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and FS42.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G100 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Panasonic FS42
78
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (270 shots)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-06-24 2009-04-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 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 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $698 $580