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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Push to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and FX75 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was announced 13 months before the FX75 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS42 scores versus the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FX75

 FS42 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FS42

 FX75 FS42 
AnnouncedJune 2010April 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FX75

 FS42 FX75 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 versus the FX75.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and FX75.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX75 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS42
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FX75
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-17 2010-06-01
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $580 $139