Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
(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
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FS42
FH2 | FS42 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | April 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FH2
FS42 | FH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FS42
FH2 | FS42 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS16 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (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 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 | 270 photos | - |
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 | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | $580 |