Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was introduced 5 years before the LF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the FS42 scores vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 vs the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS42 and LF1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LF1 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind in sensor technology.