Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FH2 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH2 was introduced 21 months later than the FS42 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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 FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 vs the FS42.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and FS42.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer FH2 will have an advantage in sensor technology.