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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic FS42
(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
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS42, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1R grades against the FS42 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FS42

 S1R FS42 
RevealedFebruary 2019April 2009Fresher by 120 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic S1R

 FS42 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS42

 S1R FS42 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R offers exterior measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S1R compared to the FS42.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and FS42 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and FS42.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S1R will provide greater detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S1R should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Panasonic FS42 Street photography information
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography information
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
terrible battery power (360 shots)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (360 CIPA)
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Panasonic FS42 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8000 x 6000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $3,698 $580