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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ1000 (1") use different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was released 6 years prior to the FZ1000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FS42 scores versus the FZ1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 FS42 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic FS42

 FZ1000 FS42 
LaunchedJune 2014April 2009Newer by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ1000

 FS42 FZ1000 
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 features outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS42 vs the FZ1000.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and FZ1000.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography highlights
16
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
67
great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
66
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-17 2014-06-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 831g (1.83 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $580 $800