Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2012
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ150 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS42 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ150 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS42 matches up against the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ150
FS42 | FZ150 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic FS42
FZ150 | FS42 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | April 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ150
FS42 | FZ150 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS42 compared to the FZ150.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and FZ150.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS42 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ150 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 9.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 528 grams (1.16 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $580 | $499 |