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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FP8 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was unveiled 4 months after the FS42 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 matches up against the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FS42

 FP8 FS42 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FP8

 FS42 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS42

 FP8 FS42 
IntroducedJuly 2009April 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP8 vs the FS42.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and FS42.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FP8 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP8 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS42
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-27 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $580