Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Older Model is Panasonic GH3
- Later Model is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic GH4, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and GH4 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS42 was revealed 5 years before the GH4 and that is a fairly big 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 GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS42 scores vs the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic GH4
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic FS42
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Released | February 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic GH4
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 provides 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) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic GH4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 and the GH4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and GH4 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and GH4.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH4 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-04-17 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IX |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 791 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $580 | $1,500 |