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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push 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 FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly close but the FH1 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH1 was launched 9 months after the FS42 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the FH1 matches up against the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Panasonic FS42

 FH1 FS42 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2009More modern by 9 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FH1

 FS42 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS42

 FH1 FS42 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH1 and the FS42.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and FS42.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
Panasonic FS42 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FH1 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 gr (0.36 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $580