Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic GH5

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic GH5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FS42 was launched 8 years earlier than the GH5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS42 scores against the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 offers outside 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS42 compared to the GH5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and GH5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic GH5 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor technology.