Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Expand to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and TS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS42 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TS20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS42 grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic TS20
FS42 | TS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FS42
TS20 | FS42 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | April 2009 | More recent by 33 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS20
FS42 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has got 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS42 and the TS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and TS20.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS20 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2012-01-31 |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $580 | $179 |