Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Released July 2012
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic SZ5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and SZ5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS42 was brought out 4 years before the SZ5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FS42 scores versus the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic SZ5
FS42 | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FS42
SZ5 | FS42 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | April 2009 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic SZ5
FS42 | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 comes with physical 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 SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS42 against the SZ5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and SZ5.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic SZ5 will offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $580 | $195 |