Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LX100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was revealed 6 years before the LX100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS42 scores against the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS42 compared to the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and LX100 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and LX100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic LX100 will produce more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be behind in sensor technology.