Clicky

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 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
  • Launched April 2009
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS42, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FS12 was brought out within a month of the FS42 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS12 scores versus the FS42 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FS42

 FS12 FS42 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FS12

 FS42 FS12 

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS42

 FS12 FS42 
LaunchedApril 2009April 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FS42 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 versus the FS42.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and FS42 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and FS42.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FS12 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 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
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 132g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $228 $580