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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic G6, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was revealed 5 years earlier than the G6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS42 matches up versus the G6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G6

 FS42 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FS42

 G6 FS42 
ReleasedApril 2013April 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G6

 FS42 G6 

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic G6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FS42 vs the G6.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and G6.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G6 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography advice
Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
16
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
Travel photography with Panasonic G6
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
Panasonic G6 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-04-17 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Crop factor 6.3 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $580 $750