Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.