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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ35

 FS42 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FS42

 FZ35 FS42 
ReleasedJuly 2010April 2009Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ35

 FS42 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS42
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
16
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
26
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-04-17 2010-07-06
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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