Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and FZ70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS42 was released 5 years prior to the FZ70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FS42 matches up against the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic FZ70
FS42 | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FS42
FZ70 | FS42 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | April 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ70
FS42 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 compared to the FZ70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and FZ70.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS42 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2013-07-18 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 13.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 606 gr (1.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $580 | $300 |