Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ35
FS42 | FZ35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic FS42
FZ35 | FS42 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ35
FS42 | FZ35 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $580 | $999 |