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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS42, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was announced 3 years after the FS42 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH10 scores vs the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FS42

 FH10 FS42 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2009More modern by 46 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FH10

 FS42 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS42

 FH10 FS42 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS42 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 compared to the FS42.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FS42 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and FS42.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH10 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer FH10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $110 $580