Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ2500 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was revealed 8 years before the FZ2500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS42 grades versus the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 has external dimensions 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 FZ2500 has proportions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 compared to the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and FZ2500 is 95 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and FZ2500.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.