Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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-FS18
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS42, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the FH5 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH5 was unveiled 21 months after the FS42 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH5 matches up versus the FS42 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic FS42
FH5 | FS42 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | April 2009 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FH5
FS42 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS42
FH5 | FS42 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH5 and the FS42.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and FS42 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and FS42.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH5 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 132g (0.29 lb) |
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 | 260 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $169 | $580 |