Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is very similar but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH5S was released 8 years later than the FS42 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH5S scores vs the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FS42
| GH5S | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2018 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 107 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1390k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic GH5S
| FS42 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FS42
| GH5S | FS42 |
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S has exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S and the FS42.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and FS42 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and FS42.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The GH5S offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern GH5S should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2018-01-08 | 2009-04-17 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine 10 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 132 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 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 | 440 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch price | $2,498 | $580 |
