Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic S2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and S2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was manufactured 3 years before the S2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS42 grades vs the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS42 versus the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and S2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S2 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.