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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(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
Panasonic G10
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G10

 FS42 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic FS42

 G10 FS42 
IntroducedAugust 2010April 2009Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G10

 FS42 G10 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and G10 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
58
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography info
Panasonic G10 Sports photography info
16
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G10 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G10 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
59
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
Vlogging with Panasonic G10
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
23
has face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
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