Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and G10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS42 was released 15 months prior to the G10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS42 scores against the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G10
FS42 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FS42
G10 | FS42 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | April 2009 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G10
FS42 | G10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the G10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and G10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G10 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132g (0.29 pounds) | 388g (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $580 | $550 |