Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was introduced 14 months earlier than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS42 scores against the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS42 and the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.