Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase 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 - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Launched July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- Replacement is Panasonic G6
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic G5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS42 was brought out 4 years earlier than the G5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS42 grades versus the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FS42
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Launched | July 2012 | April 2009 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 against the G5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and G5.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2012-07-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 10.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $580 | $699 |