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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Boost to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Older Model is Panasonic G85
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G95, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and G95 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was unveiled 11 years prior to the G95 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS42 grades vs the G95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic G95

 FS42 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FS42

 G95 FS42 
AnnouncedApril 2019April 2009Fresher by 121 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G95

 FS42 G95 

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS42 versus the G95.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and G95 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and G95.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G95 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
Panasonic G95 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
16
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G95 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
79
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-04-17 2019-04-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 6.3 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 536 grams (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $580 $998